Golden Corral

700 Ernest Barrett Pkwy Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The Golden Corral located at 700 Ernest Barrett Pkwy NW in Kennesaw, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on May 20, 2025. This inspection resulted in one critical, one major, and two minor violations, including issues with the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces and the proper storage of utensils. Across three scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained mostly low-risk ratings.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Violations — May 20, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 1. Observed dishes being washed in the main kitchen dish machine with a final rinse temperature less than 160F (sticker was still blue). C/A: 1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: Pf (i) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC); Pf or (ii) For all other machines, 180ºF (82ºC).
511-6-1.05(6)(l)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 2. Observed black build-up on the inside chute of the ice machine located in the server galley at the back of the restaurant and the left ice machine in the main kitchen (closest to the POS system at the front door). 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 (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed dishes actively being wet stacked in the ware washing area, and metal pans wet stack in the dish storage area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. MAY NOT BE CLOTH DRIED.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed an ambient air temperature of 52F for the 2-door reach-in cooler near the ice machines and directly in front of the ovens in the main kitchen. C/A: Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. TCS items moved to walk-in cooler
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)