KENNESAW, Cobb County

MILLER'S ALE HOUSE

745 CHASTAIN RD NW BLDG 7000 KENNESAW, GA 30144-3211

Food
Latest score
90
Jun 2, 2026
City
KENNESAW
County
Cobb
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a food employee handle a handful of raw shrimp, then touch a seasoning shaker and squeeze bottle before changing gloves, without washing hands after handling the raw shrimp.

Observed a food employee crack a raw egg onto the grill and then continue touching utensils and seasoning containers without changing gloves or washing hands.

Observed a food employee handle battered raw chicken and then touch a plate without washing hands or changing gloves.

C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms when switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food and clean utensils. COS: Employee instructed to wash hands and change gloves.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed metal pans stacked wet on the dish rack in the main kitchen. C/A: Ensure dishes air dry before stacking.

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 853 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several TCS foods (see asterisk* items) holding above 41F in the prep top cooler and prep top cooler 2. C/A: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below when cold holding. COS: Discarded.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed gravy cooling at a rate that would not reach 70F within 2 hours. Gravy was 120F @ 3:15 and 96f@ 4:15. C/A: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled:

(i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°. (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less COS: Gravy placed in ice bath in the walk-in cooler to continue cooling to 41f.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed pink slime and black residue inside of the bulk ice machine located in the main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Several dishes on the prep line and dish pit observed with food debris.

CA: All food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

COS: Removed for cleaning.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Prep Freezers and under Prep Drawers observed with heavy food debris.

CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Sep 22, 2023

Followup

Score: 854 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Raw hamburgers observed stored above raw seafood in Grill Drawers. CA: Foods shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: Foods properly stored.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Numerous dishes throughout cook line, dish pit, and back food prep observed stored for use with food debris. CA: All food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS: Removed for cleaning.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Previous follow-up inspection (91-A 9/26/22) observed posted for customer review instead of current inspection (62-U 9/5/23). he most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Numerous prep shelves and dish storage shelves observed with heavy food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: Shelves cleaned.

Sep 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 627 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

All commercially packaged foods reheating in Warmer - Cabinet were placed in unit approximately at 11:30 (per PIC and food prep staff) observed less than 135 F at 2:30. CA: Reheating for hot holding shall be done rapidly and the time the food is between the temperatures of 41°F (5°C) and 165°F (74°C) and 41°F (5°C) and 135°F (57°C) for commercially processed food, may not exceed 2 hours.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Numerous cold holding TCS foods observed above 41 F in Main Kitchen Prep Units 1 and 4. CA: All cold holding TCS foods must remain at 41 F or lower. COS: Foods discarded.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Par-cooked bacon observed hot holding on grill at 88 F. CA: All hot holding TCS foods must remain at 135 F or higher. COS: Discarded.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Shredded cheese and Blue Cheese crumbles in Walk-in observed stored uncovered. Whole fruit and sliced strawberries observed stored uncovered in Prep Cooler. CA: To prevent possible overhead contamination, all foods that are not cooling must be stored covered. COS: Cheeses covered and fruits discarded.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Numerous foods in Walk-in Cooler observed with date marking labels of prep dates before 8/30. CA: Foods that require date marking shall be discarded if it is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. *PIC states the foods were prepared within the last 7 days, however the label printer is not working properly.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bay door observed open without use of fly fan or screening. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 5 of this subsection, if the windows or doors of a food service establishment, or of a larger structure within which a food service establishment is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food service establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) 16 mesh to 1 inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens;

(ii) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or

(iii) Other effective means.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Prep Cooler observed with a large amount of standing water. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.