CARTERSVILLE, Bartow County

Best Western Allatoona Inn and Suites

5663 HWY 20 CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121

Food
Latest score
86
Feb 17, 2026
City
CARTERSVILLE
County
Bartow
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

Score: 863 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (milk, butter, cream cheese, yogurt) in FFS RIC and milk dispenser, and left on counter. CA: All TCS foods being cold held must be held at 41 degrees F or below. COS: All items had been on breakfast displays for longer than 4 hours and PIC discarded milk, cream cheese, yogurt, and butter.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC has not acquired Food Protection Manager Certification. CA: At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility did not have the most recent inspection report displayed. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 718 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (milk, butter, cream cheese) in FFS RIC and milk dispenser, and left on counter. CA: All TCS foods being cold held must be held at 41 degrees F or below. COS: All items had been on breakfast displays for longer than 4 hours and PIC discarded milk, cream cheese, and butter.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed PIC has not acquired Food Protection Manager Certification. CA: At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled in kitchen. CA: All chemicals not in original containers must be labeled with common name. COS: PIC labeled working chemical spray bottle.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Ozempic shot stored on top shelf of RIC above facility food items. CA: Medicines/toxics shall not be stored separate from facility food or equipment. COS: PIC relocated medicine.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scrambled eggs improperly cooling in microwave at 94 degrees F. CA: Once critical control points for active cooling have been achieved, active cooling measure must be taken to cool food safely. COS: PIC stated eggs had been cooked in microwave 30 mins prior, and moved scrambled eggs to reach in freezer to rapidly cool.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed facility did not have the most recent inspection report displayed. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single service articles stored directly on the floor in kitchen. CA: All single service articles must be stored 6" or higher off the floor. COS: PIC relocated single service napkins.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee personal items stored improperly in RIC above facility food items. CA: All employee personal items shall be stored in order to prevent contamination of facility food or equipment. COS: PIC relocated employee food in RIC to proper area.

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 894 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC has not acquired Food Protection Manager Certification. CA: At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken. EHS has given PIC 60 days to get certification.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chemical spray bottle that did not indicate what chemical was inside. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility did not have the most recent inspection report displayed. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee personal food stored in reach-in cooler above butter and cream cheese. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee personal food stored in reach-in cooler above butter and cream cheese. CA: Discussed with PIC that employee food should be stored in a designated location below food being served and labeled employee items

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed coffee stir sticks lip contact area not protected from contamination. CA: Discussed with PIC buying dispenser or switching to individually wrapped stir sticks

May 13, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 13, 2024

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (yogurt, cream cheese) improperly cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the self-serve reach-in cooler on the breakfast bar (See temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC. PIC discarded out of temp items. Cooler will not be used for TCS foods until unit is repaired or replaced. If replaced the cooler needs to be commercial (NSF/ANSI certified).