Kennesaw, Cobb County

MARIETTA DONUTS II

2953 COBB PKWY STE 8 KENNESAW, GA 30152-2618

Food
Latest score
95
Jan 21, 2026
City
Kennesaw
County
Cobb
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed children toys blocking access to handwashing sink by the employee's designated area in the main kitchen. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Children toys removed to gain access to handwashing sink.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed in the main kitchen a water bottle and 2 milk gallons owned by employees stored in reach in cooler with customer foods; plastic water bottle and drinking cups stored on the back table beside the 3-compartment sink and shelf above table used to make doughnut dough. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, COS: PIC placed all items on their designated food table. equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floor throughout the kitchen with food buildup underneath equipment and in the spaces in between tile. CA: Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. CORRECT WITHIN 30 DAYS AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 15, 2024

Followup

Score: 823 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed ground beef and egg scramble in reach in cooler two being held above 41 degrees. C/A:Cold hold TCS foods must be held at 41 degrees or colder. COS: PIC discarded egg scramble and ground beef at time of inspection.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed rolling rack containing three racks of donuts and cinnamon rolls stored uncovered in main kitchen next to reach in cooler. C/A:Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

COS: PIC covered racks of donuts and cinnamon rolls at time of inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent inspection report not posted. Inspection report posted is from previous owner. 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.

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 609 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw shell eggs stored above bagels, cream cheese, apples and sausage links in reach in cooler in main kitchen. Observed raw pork sausage stored directly on top of shredded cheddar cheese in reach in cooler in main kitchen.

C/A: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:

(i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from:

(I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and

(II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P

(III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food.

(ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by:

(I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or

(II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and

(III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P

(iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils;

(v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening;

(vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened;

(vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or

(viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food.

COS: PIC moved food raw food items below ready to eat foods at time of inspection.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a bag of cheddar cheese stored on counter top in main kitchen at 56 degrees. Observed salsa stored on counter top in main kitchen at 69 degrees. C/A: Cold hold TCS foods must be held at 41 degrees or colder. COS: PIC moved food items to reach in cooler to be held at 41 degrees or colder.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout facility.

C/A: Drinks must be stored in designated area away from food and food contact surfaces.

COS: PIC moved drinks away from food contact surfaces at time of inspection

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed no soap or paper towels at both hand sinks in the main kitchen and no soap at hand sink in front service area.

C/A: all handsinks must be stocked with soap and paper towels.

COS: PIC stocked all three handsinks at time of inspection.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several bags of flour, donut mix, and sugar in main kitchen. Observed several racks of donuts and cinnamon rolls stored uncovered in main kitchen. Observed strawberries, sugar and chocolate on counter tops stored uncovered.

C/A: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination

COS: PIC covered all uncovered food products at time of inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed black build-up on the inside of the ice machine chute in main kitchen.

C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. POC: EHS will follow-up with in 72 hours to check inside ice machine for build-up.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

All in main kitchen Observed sliced ham opened in reach in cooler 2 not consumed within 24 hours with no date marking. Observed one bag of sliced white american cheese and one bag of sliced cheddar cheese in reach in cooler 2 not consumed within 24 hours without date marking. Observed bag of bacon bits in reach in cooler 2 not consumed within 24 hours with no date marking. Observed sausage patties in reach in cooler 1 not consumed within 24 hours with no date marking.

C/A: eady-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS: PIC added date on food products at time of inspection.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several bags of flour, donut mix and sugar stored directly on the floor in main kitchen near back door. C/A: Food products must be stored At least 6 inches above the floor. COS: PIC moved all food items 6 inches or higher above floor.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cardboard on floor in main kitchen which can create harborage for insects and rodents. C/A: Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. COS: PC removed cardboard at time of inspection.

Apr 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 834 violations

4-1B - proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(x) - returned food & re-service of food (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

EHS observed a food employee take returned donuts from a customer and then place returned donuts in the display case for sale.

C/A: After being served or sold and in the possession of a consumer, food that is unused or returned by the consumer may not be offered as food for human consumption.

COS: PIC discarded returned donuts

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

EHS observed dirty dishes stored in the hand sink located in the main kitchen, next to the ice machine and the hand sink located in front food service.

C/A: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing

COS: PIC removed dirty dishes from both hand wash sinks.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

EHS observed that there was no soap available for the hand sink located in the main kitchen, next to the ice machine.

C/A: Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

COS:

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black build-up on the inside of the ice machine cute. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. POC: EHS will follow-up with in 72 hours to check inside ice machine for build-up.