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700 ERNEST BARRETT PKWY NW , KENNESAW, GA 30144-4923 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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95 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected June 24, 2026
8 inspections on record · average score 90

Most recent inspection (June 24, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep. This restaurant scored as low as 80 on May 18, 2026 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.

A95June 24, 20263 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

RoutineCorrected on siteThawing (c).

Thawing (c).

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(c)
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(d)
RoutineExhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c).

Ventilation was inadequate.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(2)(n)
B80May 18, 2026No violations recorded

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

This inspection deducted 20 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

A90December 23, 20256 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving facility upkeep.

Critical (supporting)Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1
RoutineCorrected on siteMiscellaneous sources of contamination (c).

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c).

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(z)
RoutineIn-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)
RoutineCorrected on siteEquipment & utensils, air-drying required (c).

Equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(a)
RoutineCorrected on siteGood repair & proper adjustment (c).

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(a)
RoutineCorrected on siteDesignated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c).

Designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(4)(b)
A93June 9, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving facility upkeep and food storage.

CriticalSystem maintained in good repair (p, c).

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(r)
Critical (supporting)Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1
RoutineCorrected on siteEquipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c).

Food, equipment or utensils were stored on the floor instead of at least six inches above it.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4
A94May 20, 2025No violations recorded

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

This inspection deducted 6 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B84August 12, 20246 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and plumbing & water.

CriticalTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
RoutineHair restraints (c).

Staff weren't wearing required hair restraints.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(j)
RoutineSewage, other liquid waste mobile holding tank, capacity and drainage (c).

Wastewater or sewage wasn't being disposed of properly.

−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(4)(a)
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(1)(i)
RoutineCleaning receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (c).

Cleaning receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.06(5)(q)
RoutineGood repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c).

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
A93March 1, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalFood contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c).

Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)
RoutineWiping cloths, use limitation (c).

Wiping cloths weren't stored in sanitizer between uses.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(m)
A91August 24, 20231 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food storage.

CriticalCorrected on site1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c).

Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.

−9 points ·

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 1-14033. 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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