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GeorgiaBartow County Cartersville

Samazi Enterprise Corporation DBA - Taco Tikal

208 S TENNESSEE ST , CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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94 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected May 1, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 82
Failed inspection

This restaurant failed a health inspection on November 13, 2025, scoring 51/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 94. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.

Most recent inspection (May 1, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.

Inspection history

Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.

A94May 1, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteUsing a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf).

Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(o)
C71November 24, 20254 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food source, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteSafe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p).

Food wasn't from an approved source or wasn't in sound condition.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(1)
CriticalCorrected on site1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c).

Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.

−9 points ·
CriticalCorrected on siteGloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p).

Ready-to-eat food was handled with bare hands, or gloves weren't used correctly.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(n)1
CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p).

Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
U51November 13, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food-safety requirements.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteDemonstration of knowledge (pf).

Demonstration of knowledge (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16

This inspection deducted 49 points, but only 4 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

A96June 25, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food-safety requirements.

Critical (supporting)Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1
A100April 22, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.

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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-008-001116. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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