KENNESAW, Cobb County

CANTERFIELD OF KENNESAW

4381 BELLS FERRY RD NW KENNESAW, GA 30144-1303

Food
Latest score
93
Feb 9, 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.

Feb 9, 2026

Followup

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed juice nozzles in the main kitchen with buildup residue at the cranberry, strawberry-kiwi and apple. Observed a ladle and a large spoon stored as clean on the rack with visible food debris CA: All food contact surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly each night. COS: PIC: PIC removed the nozzles and the utensils and placed them in a sink to be re-washed

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no handwashing procedure posted by the hand sink in the main kitchen. C/A Handwashing Signage. 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. COS: PIC laminated a procedure poster and placed it by the hand washing sink

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 797 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee with gloves on prepping peach cobbler in the main kitchen on the counter. When asked to move the sani bucket off the floor, she took it to the three compartment sink, removed the gloves and done new gloves and was about to pick up where she left off without washing her hands. Observed another employee in the main kitchen with gloves going into the WIC grabbing bags of shredded cheese than picked up paper liner and place the lining inside the container that was going to hold RTE bread for elderly customers. C/A 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; COS: Both employees were directed by PIC to wash hands before donning gloves on

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a bottle of spray bleach cleaner resting inside the handsink next to the RIC (glass door) in the main kitchen. C/A A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf COS Bottle was removed

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 with frozen okra, pop shrimp, waffle fries, onion rings, sweet fries and fried chicken stored uncovered in the RIF in the main kitchen. Observed RTS salad plates with single serve cup of dressing resting on the food cart uncovered in the WIC in the main kitchen. C/A 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 was covered

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee actively washing dishes at the three-compartment sink in the main kitchen without sanitizer. Concentration of sanitizer was blow 200ppm and water temperature was below 75 degrees. C/A A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; P COS: Sanitizing water at sink was changed and sanitizer was testing at 400ppm QUAT

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee actively washing dishes with the warewashing machine and sanitizer was testing below 50ppm Chlorine C/A A chlorine solution shall have a minimum concentration between 50-100ppm COS: PIC had the auto chlor repair show up. Chlorine was tested at 100ppm

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths stored on the counter throughout the main kitchen C/A Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and

(ii) Laundered daily. COS: Wiping cloths were placed back into the sani bucket

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 employee actively washing and stacking plastic trays on the shelf in the main kitchen. C/A Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

  1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

  2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Apr 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ground meat residue in the produce sink and the sink next to it was labeled for washing meat. The sink must be treated as one sink and can only be used for washing produce. Meat can be thawed in the 3 compartment sink. COS: The sink was sanitized and the 2 compartment sink will only be used for product going forward. Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form.

Apr 2, 2024

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 individual butter packets on dining tables at room temperature. Observed eggs in shell cold holding above 41F in reach in cooler below prep top. COS: PIC discarded. CA: All TCS food must be maintained at 41F or lower when cold holding.

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 the ice cooler had a black residue on the underside. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.During informal visit 4/10 noted ice machine had been cleaned and sanitized. COS: Unit taken out of service until it can be cleaned.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a leak at the piping under the 3 compartment sink. CA: System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. Repair within 3 days. During informal inspection 4/10 confirmed leak was repaired.