Tasty Bakery Cafe

840 Ernest Barrett Pkwy Nw Ste 356, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Tasty Bakery Cafe has been inspected three times since 2024. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Tasty Bakery Cafe's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

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

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods distinguished by an asterisk (*) held above 41F. C/A: cold time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or below COS: items discarded NOTE: Per owner the sweetened condensed milk is deliver refrigerated; sweetened condensed milk packaging also states "KEEP REFIGERATED"

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food employee wash hands in the 3-compartment sink, put on gloves, then resume food prep after washing dishes. 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: food employee removed gloves and washed hands at hand sink in the main kitchen. EHS discussed where to wash and hand wash procedure.

511-6-1-.03(5)(d)

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility using vegetable prep sink as storage for dishes. C/A: raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only COS: items removed from prep sink. EHS discussed that prep sinks can only be used to wash fruits and vegetables.

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed black build-up on the inside chute of the ice machine located in the main kitchen. 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. Facility turned off ice machine during inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken pot pie and chicken pastry being hot held at 125F under heat lamp in food case. CA: TCS food that is being held hot must maintain an internal temperature of 135F or above. COS: PIC discarded food that was out of temp.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cake filling (cooked and cooled on Jan. 8 2024) being stored at 50 degree in reach in cooler in front service area. Observed hot dog pastry being held at 69F in pastry case in front pastry area. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, control for safety food shall be maintained at 41.0F or below. COS: All out of temp food discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed clean knives and spatulas being stored between wall and back of 3-comparment sink in warewashing area in the main kitchen. CA: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS: Removed for cleaning.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tasty Bakery Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tasty Bakery Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tasty Bakery Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tasty Bakery Cafe.

How does Tasty Bakery Cafe compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?

Tasty Bakery Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Kennesaw average of 88.

Has Tasty Bakery Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tasty Bakery Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tasty Bakery 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.

How often is Tasty Bakery Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tasty Bakery Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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