Bahama Breeze #3009

755 Ernest Barrett Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Bahama Breeze #3009 stretching back to 2024. Bahama Breeze #3009 was last inspected on Apr 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Bahama Breeze #3009's latest score of 61 falls below the Kennesaw average of 88. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several 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 placed on ice or in Walk-in freezer to cool to 41F, raw conch discarded. Items in the salad prep-CH drawers placed on ice (per PIC; Lee, items in the front food service area are taken from the walk-in cooler every morning around 10:30am and placed into units)

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy black accumulations on the inside of the soda nozzles of the drink machines located in behind the bar at the server drink station. 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 COS: soda nozzles replaced with new nozzles cleaned to sight and touch (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several plates stacked through out front food service/ main food prep area under counters with food debris present on the surfaces. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch COS: plates removed and re-washed; sanitized in the high temperature dish machine (160F)

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed all three hand sinks in the front food service/main food prep area without any hand soap or other approved hand cleanser. Observed the hand sink in one of the server drink stations without any hand soap or other approved hand cleanser. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: liquid hand soap provided to all the sinks

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee drinking coffee in the the main prep area/front food service area. Observed an open energy drink can stored in one of the reach-in coolers located at the bar. C/A: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: drinks discarded; discussed designated areas and using disposable cups with straws and lids.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a romaine salad mix being actively washed in the 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen. C/A: raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only COS: salad mixed moved to vegetable/prep sink to be washed.

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy black accumulations on the inside of the soda nozzles of the drink machines located in behind the bar and the server drink station. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: soda nozzles and drink machines clean with a wiping cloth in a sanitizer solution (QAC) at 400ppm and then soda nozzles run through the high temperature dishwasher with a final rinse temperature of 160+

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Feb 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fresh produce (tomatoes and red bell peppers) were washed at 3-compartment sink -instead of utilizing facility’s produce prep sink. CA: Fresh produce must be washed in a sink designated for produce washing only. [3-compartment (warewashing) sink may be used for raw meat preparation – if sink is clean and not being utilizing for washing of equipment].

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed identifying labels were not present on working food containers, where food had been removed from their original containers. [squeeze bottles and food storage containers in prep top coolers and dry storage containers - in kitchen and dry storage area] CA: Following removal from manufacturers' container, food shall be stored in container labeled with common name PIC instructed staff to label containers.

511-6-1.04(7)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bahama Breeze #3009 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bahama Breeze #3009 on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bahama Breeze #3009?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bahama Breeze #3009.

How does Bahama Breeze #3009 compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?

Bahama Breeze #3009 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Kennesaw average of 88.

Has Bahama Breeze #3009's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bahama Breeze #3009 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bahama Breeze #3009 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bahama Breeze #3009 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bahama Breeze #3009 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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