Queen Tea

425 Ernest Barrett Pkwy Nw Ste 1080, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Asian / Fusion

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Queen Tea, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2026. 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 three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Kennesaw average 88, so Queen Tea trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 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 food employee washing dishes and then store them for air drying without sanitizing. C/A: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. COS: Dishes sanitized in a food grade bleach solution observed at 50ppm

511-6-1.05(8)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a bucket of water stored in the hand sink located in the front food service area. C/A: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: bucket removed; discussed that hand sink shall only be used for hand washing

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed inspection report from 9/3/2021 being displayed in the lobby area. 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.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

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

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels or soap at the hand sink located in the front food storage area. C/A Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: soap and paper towels provided at hand sink

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an empty red sanitizer bucket and a dish scrubber stored in the hand sink located in the main kitchen/ware washing area. C/A: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing COS: items removed

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jan 5, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed milk, milk foam (milk and cream cheese mixture), and creme brulee foam mixture cold holding above 41F. CA: All TCS foods being held cold must be held at 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: PIC stated hot water and fabuloso are used to sanitize an area in the event of a vomit or fecal accident. CA: The sanitizer solution used in a vomit or fecal event must approved by the EPA to kill Norovirus. EHS emailed list of approved sanitizers.

511-6-1.03(6)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counter outside of the sanitizer bucket in front service area. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in bucket with a chemical sanitizer solution.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed very sticky floors in the main kitchen. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. EHS recommended using hot water and soap to scrub the floor to remove the sticky residue.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Queen Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Queen Tea on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Queen Tea?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Queen Tea.

How does Queen Tea compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?

Queen Tea most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Kennesaw average of 88.

Has Queen Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Queen Tea have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Queen Tea means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Queen Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Queen Tea is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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