Pita King
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
67
Score
Pita King has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from May 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
By comparison, the average Kennesaw facility scores 88, putting Pita King on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and raw shelled eggs stored above sour cream, yogurt, carrots, and pita bread in reach in cooler. C/A: Raw animal products must be stored below ready to eat foods. COS: PIC moved raw chicken and eggs below ready to eat food at time of inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods cold holding in main kitchen at above 41F (*see asterisks*). C/A: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below. COS: All items discarded Corrected On-Site.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Facility has no hot water. PIC is boiling water on gas stove for hand washing and dish washing. C/A: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. EHS will follow up on 5/5/25. Follow up on 5/5/25: PIC stated he will be replacing hot water heater within the week. EHS will follow up within 10 business days (by 5/19/25).
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
67
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black build-up on the inside of the soda nozzles located in the front food service area. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch COS: Soda nozzles sanitized in a chlorine solution of 100ppm
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
Inspector notes: Observed single use containers (portioned sauce cups, cups) being stored in the vegetable prep sink. PIC informed EHS that the vegetable prep sink is broken. C/A: raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. Facility must use pre-rinse vegetables until the prep sink is fixed.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed non-current posted inspection report (2017 and 2018) posted along front food service area. C/A: C/A: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a heavy accumulation of grease and food debris on floors, walls, under and around the grill area. C/A: Clean all areas; the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita King on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Pita King compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?
Pita King most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Kennesaw average of 88.
Has Pita King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pita King have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pita King means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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