Mount Paran Christian School

1275 Stanley Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30152
School / Childcare
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Mount Paran Christian School has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Kennesaw facility scores 89, putting Mount Paran Christian School on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Numerous utensils dispensed in food on the buffet have utensils stored that are not longer than the widest width of the container. CA: A food dispensing utensil shall be available for each container displayed at a consumer self-service unit such as a buffet or salad bar. The utensil’s length shall be longer than the widest portion of the container. CORRECT WITHIN 10 DAYS.
511-6-1.05(3)(f)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS cold hold foods cooling completely covered in the main kitchen's reach in salad prep cooler and walkin cooler. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
86
May 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed in the self service buffet, front food service, buffet line sneeze guards where elementary aged school children's nose and mouth are not constructed low enough to intercept contaminants. 2 bowls each of cut fruit and cherries not protected to intercept possible contaminants from anyone 1. Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards, display cases, or other effective means. P 2. Protective devices for counters, serving lines, salad bars and other similar food displays in food service establishments shall be designed and constructed so as to interc...
511-6-1.04(4)(u)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Test trip indicates that surface temperature of utensils/dishware is less than 160F while washing dishes. CA: (b) Hot Water and Chemical. After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in: 1. Hot water manual operations by immersion for at least 30 seconds in water at a temperature of 171°F (77°C) or above; P 2. Hot water mechanical operations by being cycled through equipment that is set up as specified under subsections (6)(e), (l), and (m) of this Rule and achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160ºF (71ºC) as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator; P or 3. Chemical manual or mechanical operations, including the application of sanitizing chemicals by immersion, manual swabbing, brushing, or pressure spraying methods, us...
511-6-1.05(8)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hold prepared and hot prepared foods in the walking cooling completely covered.(chicken pieces, chicken breast, cut tomato, 2 containers of dairy prepared dressing) CA: 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
70
May 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROUTONS, brown sugar, bacon, cheese AND ICE AT THE SELF SERVE BUFFET AREA IN DINING ROOM STORED UNCOVERED. CA: Protective devices for counters, serving lines, salad bars and other similar food displays in food service establishments shall be designed and constructed so as to intercept contaminants which may be expelled from the customer's mouth or nose. 3. All food, whether on display, being prepared for service or placed for consumer self-service must be protected from contamination from consumers standing or sitting within eight feet of the food, except that table side finishing as approved by the Health Authority and hibachi grills will be allowed when food preparation is for immediate service.
511-6-1.04(4)(u)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: PIC has test strips that measure 180 surface hot water sanitizing. CA: In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Testing heat indicator should measure 160 F.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth QA sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. COS: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n): QA sanitizer 200-400ppm COS: Solution made 200-400 ppm
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stacked wet on the dish rack. CA: Dishes must be air or paper towel dried before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mount Paran Christian School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mount Paran Christian School on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mount Paran Christian School?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mount Paran Christian School.

How does Mount Paran Christian School compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?

Mount Paran Christian School most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Kennesaw average of 89.

Has Mount Paran Christian School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mount Paran Christian School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mount Paran Christian School means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.