Baladi Coffee

3061 George Busbee Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Baladi Coffee is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Jul 14, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Baladi Coffee's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee wash and rinse dishes then store dishes clean for use without sanitizing. C/A: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. COS: Food employee made quat sanitizer in 3 compartment sink and sanitized dishes.
511-6-1.05(8)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed food employee washing raw uncut strawberries in a bowl of water. C/A: At least one sink, plumbed with hot and cold water under pressure, shall be provided for the washing of fruits and vegetables.
511-6-1.05(3)(j)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed personal drink tumbler stored directly next to food employee that was prepping chocolate. 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.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
70
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baladi Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baladi Coffee on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Baladi Coffee compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?

Baladi Coffee most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Kennesaw average of 88.

Has Baladi Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Baladi Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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