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959 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY , CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 1, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving chemical safety, cleaning & sanitizing and garbage & waste.
Inspection history
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A90September 1, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving chemical safety, cleaning & sanitizing and garbage & waste.
Observed multiple bottles of personal medicine/vitamins stored above singles service items served in the facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)”Observed unlabeled spray bottle in front food service area containing chemical.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed damp wiping cloth on front food service counter.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Did not observe drain plug in outdoor dumpster.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”Observed personal items stored throughout facility(cell phones on counters, personal cups, and purse).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”B80March 16, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed several TCS foods on counter tops (tso's chicken, chicken wings, shredded cabbage, housemade sauces) temping above 41F. PIC stated the foods would be discarded at 3pm.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Observed can opener blade and holder with excessive build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed soiled wiping cloth on dry stock shelving laying on cans of food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed personal items stored throughout facility(cell phones on counters, foods in coolers/freezers).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”This inspection deducted 20 points, but only 17 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B89October 22, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and food storage.
Observed can opener blade and holder with significant build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several pans of prepped raw beef and chicken in WIC.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed several containers of sesame seeds not labelled.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed wiping cloth on dry stock shelving.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed to-go plates stored on rice crocks not inverted for prevention of potential contamination.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (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-008-000586. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.