Morning Shift

745 Chastain Rd Nw Ste 1000, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Morning Shift has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Morning Shift's latest score of 82 falls below the Kennesaw average of 89. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed pink slime residue build-up on the divider in the bulk ice machine in the main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed several plastic containers tired for use, stacked wet, on the dish storage rack in the main kitchen. C/A: Ensure dishes air dry before stacking. COS: Dishes removed for proper storing

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked pork, potatoes, chorizo, and marinara stored uncovered on the steam well in the front food service. C/A: Ensure items stored covered in order to protect from possibility of contamination. COS: Items covered

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

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

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored on a shelf in the front food service area. Observed 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles stored on a shelf in the ware washing area. C/A: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS: Spray bottles labeled.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 2 closed containers that were stacked on top of each other that contained cooked potatoes that were cooling (measuring 88f-90f) stored in the walk in cooler. C/A: When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Containers loosely covered and unstacked.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food employees with apple watches on preparing food. C/A: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

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

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Grits cooling at Prep Station 2 observed only dropping 5 F in an hour (117 F @ 9:11, 112 F @ 10:15). CA: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P COS: Moved to Walk-in Cooler to cool quickly.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Numerous utensils stored for use observed with food debris. CA: All food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS: Removed for cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Dish machine observed sanitizing at 0ppm Cl. CA: 50-100ppm Cl required for effective sanitizing.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Numerous dry seasoning containers and liquid squeeze bottles observed without food labels. CA: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. COS: Properly labeled.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morning Shift last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morning Shift on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morning Shift?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Morning Shift.

How does Morning Shift compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?

Morning Shift most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Kennesaw average of 89.

Has Morning Shift's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Morning Shift 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 Morning Shift inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Morning Shift is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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