Cava

1555 Crater Lake Dr Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Greek / Mediterranean
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Cava, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.

Among Kennesaw restaurants, the typical score is 88; Cava is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food in the front food service and main kitchen stored uncovered in the prep units and steam tables (front food service only). Items includes black lentil, falafel, sweet potatoes, corn, feta, olives, jalapenos, cucumber, avocado, tomato/cucumber, eggplant, harrisa, cut green leafy greens, etc. Broth on the stove in the main kitchen uncovered. Spices, salt/pepper, and parsley stored uncovered on the table in the main kitchen. CA: Foods must be stored covered, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
95
May 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cold hold temperature violation in the front food service reachin; main kitchen reachin; and main kitchen prep unit. CA: TCS cold held foods must be maintained at 41F or below. All items discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed steak being hot held in the front food service steam table not holding at 135F. CA: Hot held TCS foods must be maintained at 135F or above
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: Observed tomatoes, corn and steak in the walkin cooler not cooled to 41F after over 6 hours from preparation. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from refrigerated/ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna. Tomatoes, corn, and steak in the walkin was prepared between 9AM-10:45AM.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cava?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cava.

How does Cava compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?

Cava most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Kennesaw average of 88.

Has Cava's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cava have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cava means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cava inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cava is inspected around two times per year on average.