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Samazi Enterprise Corporation DBA - Taco Tikal
208 S TENNESSEE ST , CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
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 91. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (October 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food storage.
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.
A91October 27, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food storage.
Observed improper separation of raw animal foods and RTE foods in RIC (raw shell eggs directly above shredded cheese, shredded cheese stored directly on pan of raw beef).
−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)”A94May 1, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
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.
Food wasn't from an approved source or wasn't in sound condition.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(1)Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.
−9 points ·Ready-to-eat food was handled with bare hands, or gloves weren't used correctly.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(n)1Hot 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.
Demonstration of knowledge (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16This 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.
Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1A100April 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.