Kairos Cafe

1870 Atlanta Hwy Ste E, Gainesville, GA 30504
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Kairos Cafe, the earliest from 2024. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The city-wide average sits at 91, which Kairos Cafe's 86 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the 3-compartment sanitizer solution to have a temperature of 98F. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. COS: PIC emptied 3-copartment sanitizer solution and prepared more. Solution was 73F and 200-400ppm when tested with testing kit.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean plates and bowls to be stored upright, with no protection from possible overhead contamination. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted. COS: PIC voluntarily placed clean dishes in an inverted position to ensure that no contamination can occur.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
86
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Initial
2 minor violations.
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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed there to be an accumulation of food and black debris in the gaskets of the 2-door reach in cooler. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC to clean gaskets before placing food in reach in cooler.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed there to be ceiling tiles missing throughout the food service establishment. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC to get ceiling tiles replaced.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kairos Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kairos Cafe on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Kairos Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Kairos Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 91.

Has Kairos Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kairos Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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