KENNESAW, Cobb County

BUZZIN' BURGER

440 ERNEST BARRETT PKWY NW STE 16 KENNESAW, GA 30144-4981

Food
Latest score
84
May 20, 2026
City
KENNESAW
County
Cobb
Inspections
4

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 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 844 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 holding temperature violations in the main kitchen and front food service, noted items are above 41F. CA: TCS cold held foods must be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Foods cooled to 41F. Reminder that TCS foods must be 41F prior to serving, except cut tomato.

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

Observed brussel sprouts in the raw chicken prep top cooler; ground beef, cheese slices, peppers, chicken, and salisbury steak in the drawers; 2 containers of hot held onions on the flat grill in the main kitchen stored uncovered. CA: Food must be stored covered. COS: Foods covered.

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 black mold inside the bulk ice machine's internal roof in main kitchen near kitchen door. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. REQUIRED CLEAN WITHIN 10 DAYS

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

No quat strips to determine the strength of dish machine sanitizer. CA: Test measuring device required. REQUIRED WITHIN 10 DAYS

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle stored in basin of hand sink in back of kitchen near 3 compartment sink. C/A: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

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 several containers of cut vegetables stored uncovered in prep cooler. Observed sliced cheese stored uncovered in walk in cooler.

C/A: Unless actively cooling, all foods must be stored covered to protect from possible contamination. COS: Foods properly covered.

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 white chute inside bulk ice machine in main kitchen near kitchen door. C/A: Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

PIC unable to provide verifiable proof that food employees have been informed of their responsibility to report to the Person in charge (PIC) as it relaties 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;

EHS provided copies of the employee health policy in English and Spanish and had employees present read over the policy and sign.

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

Observed old food labels stuck to in-use and ready-for use plastic pans throughout the main kitchen.

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

Nov 1, 2024

Initial

Score: 983 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ambient air temperature for walk-in cooler at 44F.

C/A: Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no chemcial sanitizer (chlorine) at dish machine C/A: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(b) - floor, walls, & ceiling, cleanability; utility lines (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing ceiling tiles in the main kitchen and the area by the bathrooms. C/A: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.