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GeorgiaCobb County Kennesaw

ELEVATION CHOPHOUSE

1723 MCCOLLUM PKWY NW BLDG 600 , KENNESAW, GA 30144-7812 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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100 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected June 1, 2026
4 inspections on record · average score 93

Most recent inspection (June 1, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 81 on November 29, 2023 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

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A100June 1, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A100July 2, 2025No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

B89January 30, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed Housemade Ranch, Sour Cream Sauce, Shredded Cheese, and Bleu Cheese cold holding above 41F in prep top cooler in main kitchen area.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteWarewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

Observed chlorine sanitizer solution not dispensing properly in dishwashing machine in main kitchen area. Dishwasher tested at 0ppm.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(cc) - warewashing, automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)”
RoutineIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed ice scoop with handle in ice in front service area.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
B81November 29, 20236 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 6 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cooling time and temperature.

Observed container of mashed potatoes cooling on table top counter loosely covered with plastic tempted at 110F @ 6:13pm and tempted again at 103 at 7:12pm. Observed large container of gravy on ice tempted at 108F @ 6:13pm and tempted again at 105F @ 7:12; ice was melted. Observed crab mix (contains eggs) in WIC tightly covered with lid temping at 45 @ 6:04pm and tempted again at 45F at 7:00pm. C/A-Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less COS- PIC placed mashed potatoes in small container on ice bath and uncovered for rapid cooling. PIC placed gravy into smaller container and replenished with new ice. Crab mix was placed in freezer for rapid cooling.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed employee washing dishes in 3-compartment sink with sanitizer compartment testing at 0ppm. C/A-anual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07; Chlorine 50-100ppm QAC 200-400ppm COS- Kitchen employee remade sanitizer to 100ppm chlorine.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed hand sink in bottom floor bar and top floor bar both being used as dump sink. C/A-1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS- PIC informed employees to not dump drinks down hand sink.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events.

Observed no disinfectant on site for vomit/fecal incident. C/A- Facility shall have proper disinfectant on site at all times. COS- PIC sent employee to store for bleach.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed inside ice machine on top floor with black buildup inside. Observed knife in crevice of food prep unit in main kitchen. C/A-Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS- PIC had employee clean inside ice machine with sanitizer cloth. PIC removed knife and placed it to be washed and sanitized.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure.

Observed top floor hand sink reaching only 80F C/A- Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf All hand sinks must reach minimum 100F.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 1-19610. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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