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Grace Cartersville LLC/d.b.a Cartersville Bar-B-Q
140 E FELTON RD , CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on March 25, 2026, scoring 58/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 81. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (September 30, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B81September 30, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed raw shrimp stored directly behind cooked shrimp where it would need to cross over cooked shrimp in the prep top 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 several pans of food throughout facility dated marked incorrectly(prep 9/23 exp 9/30).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed chemical spray bottle with no label indicating contents.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”B87April 8, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored above raw shell eggs, raw beef stored above relish and mayo in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored directly on top of cooked shrimp in the prep top 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 several pans of seafood in different coolers throughout the kitchen that had ice from the bulk ice machine added to the pan and in direct contact with the food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)”Observed old inspection report posted and not the current report with a score of 58.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”U58March 25, 202612 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 9 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and menu & labeling.
Observed raw beef stored on top of container of sauce in the reach-in cooler. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored above onions, raw pork touching pan of raw beef, and raw chicken stored above raw fish 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 above 41F. In the prep top cooler at the front service counter: house-made acorn pudding 48F, sliced green onions 45F. In the back reach-in cooler: marinated raw chicken 46F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed potentially hazardous TCS food hot holding below 135F. Bowls of rice were holding in the warmer cabinet at 117F and 123F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed kimchi soup in the walk-in cooler holding at 44F. The soup was cooked yesterday and did not cool from 135F to 41F within 6 hours. COS: PIC discarded soup.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed can of butane stored on dry storage shelf with food items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed PIC unable to perform duties due to risk factor violations separation of raw food, covering food, cold hold, hot hold, cooling, date marking, storage and identification of toxics.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed several house made soups and broths that were made several days prior and were not labelled with a date to indicate their expiration.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed several unlabeled spray bottles of chemicals.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)”Observed several lives flies throughout the kitchen. Per discussion with the PIC, the facility does not currently have a contract with a pest control company and is not receiving any treatment.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed CFSM unable to assess the 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 multiple pans of food stored uncovered throughout the facility in various coolers. Observed trays of uncovered seasonings and sauces that were not in use at any point during the inspection held on the prep table and by the cook top.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed leaking pipe in walk-in freezer that is dripping onto containers of food stored directly below it. Observed food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”B83September 30, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed made in house sauces stored on counter reading above 41 degrees F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed ice machine not cleaned to sight to touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed open personal drink stored on counter with no lid or straw.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed in dish machine not reading proper sanitizer level per manufacturer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(m) - mechanical warewashing, sanitization pressure(c)”A100May 14, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
U55November 26, 202412 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 8 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and temperature control.
Observed employee wash hands with water.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”Observed raw chicken stored touching noodle container in reach in cooler. Observed raw pork stored above onions in 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 TCS food items reading above 41 degrees F. Made in house sauces and cooked vegetables, eggs.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Oberved acorn (Cooked paste) cooling in kitchen at room temperature. Item did not reach 70 degrees within 2 hours. (11-1:45).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed inside of microwave and meat slicer with dried food debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed CFSM not fulfilling reasonability by ensuring proper cooling parameters, food storage practices, TCS proper cold and hot holding, date marking.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed multiple hand sinks blocked with food items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(g) - handwashing sinks, nos/capacities (pf)”Observed food items with no label or not labeled with English.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”CFSM has not assessed the training needs of the food service employees and/or request formal training as needed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility”Observed personal drinks stored above food in kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed raw seafood stored directly in ice prep top cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)”Observed bowls of food items stored directly on top of food items in prep top cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”U44November 12, 202417 violations
Inspectors recorded 17 violations, 10 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple areas of RTE foods stored touching raw animal foods, raw pork stored above RTE foods in walk in cooler and reach in coolers.
−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 TCS food items reading above 41 degrees F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed soup reading 93 degrees in walk in cooler that had been cooling since 11 am and time of inspection 2 pm. Soup did not reach 70 within two hours.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed utensils stored with dried food debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed inside of microwave with dried food debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed multiple items (chemical bottles, medicines) stored touch or over food items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed CFSM not fulfilling reasonability by ensuring proper cooling parameters, food storage practices, TCS proper cold and hot holding.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed hand sink blocked with dishes and garbage can.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed multiple food items requiring date marking with no date. All food items made in house held longer than 24 hours must have date.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed food items with no label or not labeled with English.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”Observed unmarked bottle pellets/pills in kitchen area with no label.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(2)(a) - compliance w/ food law (p, pf,)”CFSM has not assessed the training needs of the food service employees and/or request formal training as needed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility”Observed multiple personal drinks not in single service cups with lid and straw stored on prep service.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed sanitizer not reading at proper level at inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(m) - mechanical warewashing, sanitization pressure(c)”Observed food items with date mark longer than 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed food items stored on floor in walk in cooler (slaw) and dry storge on floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed doors in kitchen and dry storage room open.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”C76March 26, 20249 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed CFSM handle raw beef and then handle utensils, seasonings, and a plate of prepared food without changing her gloves or washing or hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed insufficient sanitizer at the dish machine; inspector test strip measured 10 ppm chlorine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed cooks preparing potatoes (peeling and cutting) without first washing the potatoes in the vegetable prep sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”Observed cook handle ready to eat cornbread muffin and cooked fried okra with his bare hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”Observed cooks eating at the back prep table next to equipment and dry food storage and personal coffee cup stored on front prep table next to the hand wash sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed multiple containers of ready to eat foods stored uncovered in the front prep reach in cooler (diced tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, pasta salad, etc.). Instructed PIC that all food containers must be kept covered. Employee immediately placed lids on the containers.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed pan of frozen pork thawing at room temperature on cart next to dish station and frozen fish thawing in standing water at the fish breading station.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed multiple employees preparing both raw and ready to eat foods wearing watches and bracelets.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed bowls stored as scoops in multiple dry food containers at the back prep.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”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-008-000906. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.