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Carter's

1104 W SCREVEN ST , QUITMAN, GA 31643 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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91 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected June 18, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 93

Most recent inspection (June 18, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

Inspection history

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A91June 18, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

Observed fried chicken fingers not being properly hot held in heat lamp (130f). COS extension cord replaced (original one had fail to turn lamp on). Fingers cooked just before 10am per owner. Allowed to put into fryer to reheat.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
A96December 22, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed both front microwave encrusted with old food particles on the inside all sides and top. COS Employee properly cleaned the microwave. (should've been marked as a repeat).

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
A95June 26, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving pest control and facility upkeep.

RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed large insect near door opening under back door. CTM have door base sealed so as not to see much light coming under it. This is to keep insects from crawling in.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed ice scoop handle store in ice bin without scoop handle up. Handle was touching soda ice. COS scoop placed on rack under spouts by owner.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Clean facility walls and doors of old caked food debris and grease build up.

−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)”
A98December 11, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineCorrected on sitePosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Previous inspection report was not posted. COS current report posted.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Facility is building up grease and grim on walls and floors. Refrigerator doors and other non food contact surfaces need to be cleaned daily before grim builds 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)”
B84May 29, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

Observed raw ground beef being stored on top of box of raw chicken (no separation). COS discarded by owner.

−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)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed both front and back microwave encrusted with old food particles on the inside all sides and top. COS Employee cleaned them (microwaves).

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Washing fruits and vegetables.

Observed raw meat particles in vegetable wash sink. CTM Put divider between meat and vegetable sinks.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”
A91December 14, 20231 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving facility upkeep.

CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

Observed employee leave restroom and not wash hands at the sink in the kitchen. Employee went strait to work station. COS Employee washed hands. Be sure to review w/ employees and staff about when and how to wash hands.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”

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-014-000076. 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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