KENNESAW, Cobb County

TWO HANDS

840 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY NW STE 568 KENNESAW, GA 30144-4829

Food
Latest score
92
May 4, 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.

May 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 924 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cheetos powder, spicy mayo, bread crumbs, rice puff, sugar around the prep station in front food service in the front food service uncovered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Food covered

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

Observed internal top panel of the ice machine with pink mold. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Panel cleaned and sanitized.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No temperature measuring device available. CA: Required Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±1ºC in the intended range of use or Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2ºF in the intended range of use. REQUIRED WITHIN 72 HOURS

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hot containers and sticks in the front food service top shelves and main kitchen prep counter all uncovered. CA:ingle-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. CORRECT WITHIN 72 HOURS

Jul 10, 2025

Followup

Score: 853 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee on their phone, begin food prep without washing their hands.

C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and:

(i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P

(ii) After using the toilet room; P

(iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P

(iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands;P

(v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P

(vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P

(vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P

(viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and

(ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P

COS: items discarded; discussed that food employees shall wash their hands before beginning food prep after touching their phones.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no verifiable manner in which food employees have been informed of their resposnibilty to report to the PIC as it relates to foodborne illness. C/A:Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food COS: EHS provided facility with employee health policy and will email a copy.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in the front food service area without hot water.

C/A: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure.

NOTE: PIC said sink "has been broken for 2 or 3 days"

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 756 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 cold TCS food distinguished by an asterisk (*) held above 41F.

C/A: cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be maintained at 41°F or below

COS: items discarded

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

PIC not present during inspection; EHS asked employees who the PIC was, employees stated that no one was in charge.

C/A: There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. The person in charge shall ensure compliance with the following:

COS: EHS designated one of the employees as the Person in charge (PIC); Manager arrived at 3:27pm

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
  1. Observed food employee dump ice in the hand sink located next to the 3-compartment sink. 2. Observed stirring spoon stored in the hand sink located across from the stove.

C/A: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

COS: spoon removed and discussed that hand sinks shall be used for handwashing only.

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: No

Observed several containers TCS foods (cheese and hotdogs with a prep date of 5/24/25 and 5/23/25) held past their discard date in the walk-in cooler and the preptop cooler.

C/A: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it:

(i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P

(ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or

(iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days .

COS: items discarded; discussed date marking procedures

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 3 packages of hotdogs thawing in the prep sink in stagnant water observed at 95F.

C/A: time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:

  1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or

  2. Completely submerged under running water:

(i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF

(ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and

(iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°

COS: items discarded; discussed thawing methods

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility unable to provide test strips for sanitizer at 3-compartment sink

C/A: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no verifiable manner in which food employees have been informed of their resposnibilty to report to the PIC as it relates to foodborne illness. C/A:Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food COS: EHS provided facility with employee health policy and will email a copy.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black build up on the inside of the ice machine located in front food service. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hand wash signage in the employee bathroom located in the back storage area. C/A:A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.

Jun 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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: No

Observed TCS food items being held past their discard date in the main kitchen prep top cooler and walk in cooler. COS: Items discarded. CA: Any food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days.