Grace Cartersville LLC/d.b.a Cartersville Bar-B-Q in Cartersville receives a 58% on their recent health inspection

Grace Cartersville LLC/d.b.a Cartersville Bar-B-Q, located at 140 E Felton Rd in Cartersville, received a score of 58 points out of a possible 100 points during their 03/25/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed PIC unable to perform duties due to risk factor violations separation of raw food, covering food, cold hold, hot hold, cooling, date marking, storage and identification of toxics. CA: PIC must ensure compliance with all risk factors. Inspector will return for follow up inspection.

Violation #2:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1-.03(3)(d) – certified food safety manager responsibility
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed CFSM unable to assess the training needs of employees based on risk factor violations. CA: CFSM must assess training needs of employees and request formal training as needed.

Violation #3:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed raw beef stored on top of container of sauce in the reach-in cooler. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored above onions, raw pork touching pan of raw beef, and raw chicken stored above raw fish in the walk-in cooler. CA: Raw animal food shall be stored separately from ready-to-eat/fully cooked foods. Different types of raw animal foods shall be stored based on their minimum internal cook temps. COS: PIC rearranged all pans of food so they were stored properly by cook temp.

Violation #4:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple pans of food stored uncovered throughout the facility in various coolers. Observed trays of uncovered seasonings and sauces that were not in use at any point during the inspection held on the prep table and by the cook top. CA: Stored food shall be covered to prevent overhead contamination. COS: PIC covered food.

Violation #5:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41F. In the prep top cooler at the front service counter: house-made acorn pudding 48F, sliced green onions 45F. In the back reach-in cooler: marinated raw chicken 46F. CA: Cold held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 41F or below. COS: Per PIC, foods were out of temp for less than 4 hours and were moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.

Violation #6:
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS food hot holding below 135F. Bowls of rice were holding in the warmer cabinet at 117F and 123F. CA: Hot held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 135F or higher. COS: Food was out of temp for less than 4 hours and PIC reheated the rice in the microwave to 211F.

Violation #7:
6-1C – proper cooling time and temperature
511-6-1.04(6)(d) – cooling (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed kimchi soup in the walk-in cooler holding at 44F. The soup was cooked yesterday and did not cool from 135F to 41F within 6 hours. COS: PIC discarded soup.

Violation #8:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several house made soups and broths that were made several days prior and were not labelled with a date to indicate their expiration. CA: TCS foods that require date marking shall be marked to indicate their expiration (not to exceed a total of 7 days) if they are not used within 24 hours after being prepped. COS: PIC discarded.

Violation #9:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(c) – storage, separation (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed can of butane stored on dry storage shelf with food items. CA: Toxic items shall be stored separately from food to prevent contamination. COS: PIC moved the butane.

Violation #10:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(a) – original container-id info (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several unlabeled spray bottles of chemicals. CA: All working containers of toxic substances shall bear a label of the common name of the contents.

Violation #11:
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed leaking pipe in walk-in freezer that is dripping onto containers of food stored directly below it. Observed food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. CA: Food shall be stored in a clean, dry location at least 6″ off the ground. Unable to correct onsite due to volume of food packed into the freezer at the time of the inspection. Discussed reorganizing the freezer so that no food is stored below the dripping pipe until it can be repaired. Inspector will follow up at the next inspection.

Violation #12:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several lives flies throughout the kitchen. Per discussion with the PIC, the facility does not currently have a contract with a pest control company and is not receiving any treatment. CA: The presence of insects and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence. Health department will follow up during the next inspection.

Additional remarks:
Discussed with PIC:

-When to wash hands (after cell phone use)
-Consumer advisory on menu
-Display allergen statement
-Storage based on manufacturer requirements on packaging (“Keep frozen”)
-Scoop storage and proper type of utensils
-No re-use of single use items
-Air dry clean dishes
-Label foods in English in addition to Korean.
-Air dry clean dishes.
-Repair mechanical dish machine.

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