KENNESAW, Cobb County

TASTY BAKERY CAFE

840 ERNEST BARRETT PKWY NW STE 356 KENNESAW, GA 30144-4975

Food
Latest score
87
Mar 5, 2026
City
KENNESAW
County
Cobb
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 872 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 distinguished by an asterisk (*) held above 41F.

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

COS: items discarded

NOTE: Per owner the sweetened condensed milk is deliver refrigerated; sweetened condensed milk packaging also states "KEEP REFIGERATED"

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee wash hands in the 3-compartment sink, put on gloves, then resume food prep after washing dishes.

C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

COS: food employee removed gloves and washed hands at hand sink in the main kitchen. EHS discussed where to wash and hand wash procedure.

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black build-up on the inside chute of the ice machine located in the main kitchen.

C/A: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Facility turned off ice machine during inspection.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed facility using vegetable prep sink as storage for dishes.

C/A: raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only

COS: items removed from prep sink. EHS discussed that prep sinks can only be used to wash fruits and vegetables.

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 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 cake filling (cooked and cooled on Jan. 8 2024) being stored at 50 degree in reach in cooler in front service area. Observed hot dog pastry being held at 69F in pastry case in front pastry area.

CA: Except during preparation, cooking, control for safety food shall be maintained at 41.0F or below.

COS: All out of temp food 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

Observed chicken pot pie and chicken pastry being hot held at 125F under heat lamp in food case.

CA: TCS food that is being held hot must maintain an internal temperature of 135F or above.

COS: PIC discarded food that was out of temp.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed clean knives and spatulas being stored between wall and back of 3-comparment sink in warewashing area in the main kitchen.

CA: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

COS: Removed for cleaning.