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Cody J's
675 S ERWIN ST , CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on October 14, 2026, scoring 46/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 83. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (October 26, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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B83October 26, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding in the prep top cooler, ice bath, main kitchen reach-in cooler and bar reach-in cooler (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed all potentially hazardous TCS foods in the warmer cabinet improperly hot holding below 135F (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed PIC wash hands at the produce prep sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)”Observed no inspection report displayed in the lobby and an old inspection report displayed in the drive thru and no the current report with a score of 46.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”U46October 14, 202618 violations
Inspectors recorded 18 violations, 11 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed raw ground beef stored directly above raw pork in the walk-in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding in the prep top cooler across from the cookline, whipped butter (66F) stored ambient on the countertop and ranch (46F) in the reach-in cooler at the bar; see temp log.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed chili stored in the walk-in cooler that expired on 10/11 and ham in use in the prep top cooler that expired on 10/12.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed bleach stored above clean dishes, bleach stored touching sauce bottles and rubbing alcohol/first aid kit/bodily fluid clean up kit stored directly above single-use articles.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed bleach sanitizer in sanitizer bucket that employee was using to clean dining tables that was >200ppm on the inspector test strip.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”Observed several cans in the dry storage room that are severely dented in the hermetic seal.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)”Observed PIC unable to perform duties due to risk factor violations.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed PIC unable to demonstrate verification that employees were informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms and illnesses.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed hand wash sink at the bar used as a dump sink and to wash a coffee pot.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed house made chicken salad and diced ham that were prepped two days prior and were not date marked.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed unlabeled spray bottle of a toxic item.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)”Observed CFSM is unable to assess training needs of employees based on risk factor violations.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility”Observed employee personal drink stored above clean dishes in dry storage/mop room and employee drink in unapproved cup stored above prep table in the dish room. Ca: Employee personal drinks stored in the kitchen shall be in clean, single use cups and handled/stored to prevent contamination. COS: Cups were removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer and both dry storage rooms.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed both back exterior doors that do not properly close and are allowing daylight to come through.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed no inspection report publicly displayed in the lobby or dining room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed significant grease and build up in the hood vent and walls around the cook line.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed large areas of missing wall tile and ceiling caving in/peeling in dry storage room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B87May 12, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed an unopened gallon of milk in the reach-in cooler in the front server area with a manufacture expiration date of 5/11/26.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Observed the hand sink in the prep area blocked by buckets and sink basin had utensils and napkins in it. Observed the hand sink in the front server area being used as a dump sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed hand sink in the main prep area blocked by buckets and sink basin contained napkins and utensils. Observed the hand sink in the front server area being used as a dump sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed blade of can opener with excessive gooey like build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several employee beverages throughout the kitchen stored in non approved cups and locations.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”B84December 3, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food source, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed pans of jam in the walk in cooler with a mold like substance growing on them.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”Observed insides of microwaves with excessive food build up.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed employee personal belongings (jackets, cups, purses) stored in food prep areas and on shelves above facility materials.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”A92July 7, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed soda nozzles at front waitress area with excessive build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several containers of food cooling with tightly sealed lids and plastic wrap. Also observed several containers of food still actively cooling in prep tops to be used.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed several bags of corn bread and biscuits in walk-in freezer stored in plastic grocery bags.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”B86February 4, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed sauce bottles in ice bath on prep line temping above 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed housemade orange sauce bottle and portioned containers stored on countertop temping above 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed green beans in large pot on stove and in plastic container in hot box temping below 135F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed inside of microwaves and bulk ice machines not cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed employee personal belongings (jackets, cups, purses) stored in food prep areas and on shelves above facility materials.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”A100January 24, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100November 2, 2023No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-008-000958. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.