Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #20

3389 Busbee Dr Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #20 three times, with records going back to 2024. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #20 was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food stored covered” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Kennesaw restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee use bare hands to transfer cooked spinach to plate of cooked eggs for customer order. Food employee touched spinach with no gloves on. C/A: food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment COS: Dish was discarded and re-made. employee washed hands and put on gloves.

511-6-1.04(4)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed waffle toppings stored uncovered on top of the prep top cooler shelf across from the grill in grill prep area. Observed cooked baked potaotes, waffle batter, and pooled eggs stored uncovered in the bottom of the prep top cooler in grill prep area. Observed 4 pans of hashbrown casserole stored uncovered in the warmer cabinet in main kitchen. C/A: Food shall be stored covered in order to protect from contamination. COS: Items covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed 2 raw chicken containers, cheese, shrimp, and catfish holding above 41f in the grill cooler drawers in the main kitchen. C/A: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41f or below when cold holding. COS: Items discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 2 containers of mac and cheese holding below 135F in the warmer cabinet in the main kitchen. Observed pot roast gravy holding below 135F in the warmer cabinet 2 in the main kitchen. C/A: TCS foods shall be maintained at 135F or higher for hot holding. COS: Mac and cheese containers reheated to 184f and 179f and placed back in the warmer cabinet. Pot roast gravy reheated to 165f and placed back in warmer cabinet 2.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed soda nozzles with black residue at the drink stations located in the servers alley. C/A: All food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS: Soda nozzles clean and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed water bottle stored on the prep table across from the grill in main kitchen. Observed water cup stored directly above food on the prep top cooler across from the grill in the main kitchen. 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.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed waffle toppings stored uncovered on top of the prep top cooler shelf across from the grill in main kitchen. Observed beignets and french toast batter stored uncovered in the bottom of the prep top cooler located across the grill in the main kitchen. Observed 4 tea urns stored uncovered on the counter top in the servers alley. Observed beignets stored uncovered in the walk-in freezer. C/A: Food shall be stored covered in order to protect from contamination. COS: Items covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Numerous utensils, plates, and lemon slicer stored for use observed with food debris. CA: All food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS: Removed for cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Numerous foods stored uncovered in Prep Coolers and Prep Freezers. CA: Foods must be stored in 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: Properly covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Numerous pans and plates stored for use observed stacked wet. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #20 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #20 on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #20?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #20.

How does Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #20 compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #20 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Kennesaw average of 88.

Has Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #20's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #20 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #20 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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