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  • As reported by the Georgia Dept. of Health, Nov. 1 to Dec. 1, listed from best to worst score

    Cafe Floralia
    1 INNOVATION WAY WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 100
    Last Inspection Date: 11-10-2025

    Einstein Bros. Bagels
    310 LANIER CIR STE 109 WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
    Score: 100
    Last Inspection Date: 11-18-2025

    El Serranito Taqueria
    12152 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 100
    Inspection Date: 11-13-2025

    Jersey Mikes Subs
    6764 HICKORY RD STE 106 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 100
    Inspection Date: 11-25-2025

    Queenie’s BBQ
    604 OAK ST WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 100
    Last Inspection Date: 11-04-2025

    Towne Lake Nutrition
    2360 TOWNE LAKE PKWY STE 108 WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
    Score: 100
    Last Inspection Date: 11-17-2025

    GW Gyro & Wings
    10020 HWY 92 STE 140 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 99
    Last Inspection Date: 11-02-2025

    McDonald’s
    12156 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 98
    Last Inspection Date: 11-07-2025

    Sidelines Grille
    300 VILLAGE CENTER DR STE 101-102 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 97
    Last Inspection Date: 11-19-2025

    Arby’s
    12180 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 96
    Last Inspection Date: 11-21-2025

    Dunkin’
    9755 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 96
    Last Inspection Date: 11-23-2025

    SALT Factory Pub
    8690 MAIN ST WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 96
    Last Inspection Date: 11-24-2025

    Shake by the Lake
    6424 BELLS FERRY RD STE 114 WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
    Score: 96
    Last Inspection Date: 11-21-2025

    Pelican’s Snoballs
    8099 MAIN ST WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 94
    Last Inspection Date: 11-23-2025

    Starbucks
    9529 HWY 92 STE 100 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 94
    Last Inspection Date: 11-09-2025

    Stars & Strikes
    10010 HIGHWAY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 94
    Inspection Date: 11-04-2025

    Kale Me Crazy
    61 LINTON ST STE 2104 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 93
    Last Inspection Date: 11-10-2025

    Truck and Tap
    8640 MAIN ST WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 93
    Inspection Date: 11-04-2025

    Popeye’s
    9490 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 87
    Last Inspection Date: 11-02-2025

    Pure Taqueria
    405 CHAMBERS ST WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 87
    Inspection Date: 11-24-2025

    Mr.Tinos Ice Cream &Tacos
    6789 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
    Score: 84
    Last Inspection Date: 11-09-2025

    Village Burger
    9550 MAIN ST STE 200 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 82
    Last Inspection Date: 11-03-2025

    Wow Pho and Grill
    6424 BELLS FERRY RD STE 118 WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
    Score: 81
    Last Inspection Date: 11-21-2025

    Burger King
    9590 MAIN ST WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 80
    Last Inspection Date: 11-03-2025

    Volcano Steak and Sushi
    2990 EAGLE DR STE 100-101 WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
    Score: 80
    Last Inspection Date: 11-17-2025

    Ninja Sushi & Steak
    9820 HWY 92 STE 170 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 72
    Last Inspection Date: 11-09-2025

    Golden House
    5335 OLD HWY 5 STE 104 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 71
    Last Inspection Date: 11-19-2025

    Waffle House 684
    9539 HIGHWAY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
    Score: 71
    Last Inspection Date: 11-18-2025

  • Guthrie’s in Woodstock is for sale

    A bit sad but not surprising, the Guthrie’s in Woodstock on Eagle Drive is for sale, according to the Schumacher Group’s listing. The building, not the franchise, is for sale, priced below its 2024 appraisal.

    As of Dec. 3, the restaurant is still open.

    Guthrie’s is an Alabama-based chicken finger franchise that can be a bit hit or miss, a little too salty for my taste and sometimes the quality of the chicken is questionable. However, the Young Adult Son loves him some Guthrie’s. 

    This particular location suffered from, well, a poor location behind McAlister’s and right next to a funeral home, so you can glimpse hearses and mourners while you dine. The location also suffered from somewhat poor visibility from the road and stiff competition from the overhyped and overpriced Raising Cane’s, another purveyor of chicken fingers. Conveniently and rather visibly located on Highway 92. Raising Cane’s drive through and inadequate parking lot is constantly full. Guthrie’s doesn’t seem to have the same level of support.

    Granted, Etowah High School is right down the road, so it should have gotten more traction from always-hungry high schoolers. But perhaps the eateries closer to campus proved more alluring.

    The long-awaited Portillo’s is open in Kennesaw

    The images of crowds compressed into a tiny area has repelled me, but I plan on visiting this much ballyhooed hot dog-Chicago beef eatery when the chaos dies down a bit.

    Deep Roots is staying put in Downtown Woodstock

    After announcing a closure on Nov. 29, it’s an about-face for this kitchen/wine bar located in the former Copper Coin location in Downtown Woodstock, a prime, attractive and probably very costly address.

    In a social media post, Deep Roots said in part, “The business has been sold, and we are excited to announce that it will continue operating as a Deep Roots franchise location under new ownership. Even better news: The new owners have committed to keeping our wonderful staff in place!”

  • Hi, I’m the Rubes Creek Rube. With my young adult son, I plan on reviewing restaurants in the Rubes Creek area to help hard-working folks such as myself find the best cheap eats!

    Stay tuned. There are a lot of restaurants within a short distance of my neighborhood, some I haven’t been to in years. It’s going to be quite the culinary journey.

    The first one I’m targeting is a new addition just down Canton Road in Marietta. The exterior intrigued me. We’ll see if the food is as desirable as the mural outside.