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Santana Mini Mart Restaurant
114 MERCHANT SQ , CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on May 28, 2025, scoring 62/100 (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 (April 29, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Inspection history
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A91April 29, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed several potentially hazardous TCS food items improperly cold holding in prep top/RIC above 41 degrees F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”B86November 17, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed no hot water at hand sink in kitchen area while facility was in operation.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed lid of ice bin at drink station opened while not being actively used.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed ice in direct contact with RTE foods in 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 absorbent towels in direct contact with tortilla mix/flour.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(l) - linens & napkins, use limitations (c)”Observed several pans wet stacked on storage shelving.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”A94June 10, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed raw fish thawing in meat sink in standing water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed no inspection report displayed in facility.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed ice scoop in bulk ice machine with handle in contact with ice.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”U62May 28, 202512 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 5 of them critical, involving food source, food storage and management & training.
Observed container of lemons with mold growth and appeared rotten in walk-in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”Observed improper horizontal separation of raw and ready-to-eat food in reach in prep cooler and cooler drawers. Prep cooler had raw burger patties that had to be pulled over carrots and celery. Cooler drawer had raw chicken crossing above raw steak to reach grill.
−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)”PIC unable to demonstrate knowledge to have active managerial control and train employees on food safety not met due to the violations observed during this inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)”Observed interior of bulk ice machine and bar soda nozzles and ice bin with excessive build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed excessive number of flies in back of kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed foods in reach-in coolers, walk-in cooler and freezers stored uncovered and subject to contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed several sauce/oil bottles and containers of spices without common name of food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed several food prep employees wearing watches.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed scoops in bulk containers of food with no handle or handles in contact with food.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed several coolers with busted and broken gaskets and unable to seal closed properly.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed nonfood contact surfaces such as prep tables and sides of equipment with excessive grease and food debris build up.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed kitchen as a whole (floors, walls, ceilings) not in good repair and maintained clean.
−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)”A97January 6, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.
Observed raw beef thawing in meat sink with no running water and raw fish thawing in tub of standing water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”A96January 8, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed interior of ice machine in main kitchen area not cleaned a frequency to maintain food contact surface clean to sight and touch. Severe build up of red residue.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, 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-008-000413. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.