Ru San's

425 Ernest Barrett Pkwy Nw Ste H-10, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
39
Score
High Risk

RU SAN'S, located at 425 Ernest Barrett Pkwy Nw Ste H-10 in Kennesaw, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 14, 2026, with a score of 39. This inspection identified two critical, five major, and three minor violations, including repeated issues with adequate handwashing facilities. Across its three recorded inspections, RU SAN'S has historically maintained mostly low-risk ratings.

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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
39
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
86
Feb 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Apr 14, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 separate employees wash hands in sinks that were not dedicated hand washing sinks. C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. COS: employee washed hands in dedicated hand sinks
511-6-1-.03(5)(d)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Both hand sinks in the main kitchen not able to provide any hot water; hottest temperature observed was 68F and 70F. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Per PIC hot water heater needs to be flushed
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed a dirty dish stored in the hand sink next to the 3-compartment sink. C/a: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing COS: dish removed
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several cold TCS items distinguished with an asterisk (*) held above 41F. C/A: cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: items discarded NOTE: 2-door RIC #4 in the front food service area had a thick layer of ice on the condenser
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility unable to provide written procedures for the items held on time as a public health control (TPHC). Facility also not labeling food with the time is to be discarded after removing it from temperature control. C/A: time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify (iii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control;Pf COS: food marked to indicated discard time; EHS provided another copy of t...
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dirty dishes being stored in the dedicated vegetable prep sink located in the main kitchen area. C/A: 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. COS: items remove
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the seal for the 2-door Reach-in cooler (RIC) #1 (closest to the POS system) with a broken seal. Seal was held to unit with tape. C/A: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the 2-door RIC #4 located in the front food service area with an ambient temperature of 53F. Condenser of the unit was covered in a layer of ice. 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. NOTE: Facility may not use this unit until approval from the health authority is given
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy build-up and mold-like accumulations on the storage shelves located in the walk-in cooler. C/A:Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at the 3-compartment sinks or the vegetable prep sink; all sinks hottest temperature observed at 71F. C/A: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
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