CARTERSVILLE, Bartow County

Cartersville Crossing of Journey LLC

22 MAPLE RIDGE DR SE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121

Food
Latest score
83
Jan 20, 2026
City
CARTERSVILLE
County
Bartow
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 833 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed white gravy that did not cool from 135F to 41F within 6 hours; Per discussion with PIC, gravy began cooling at 8:15am and at 2pm the gravy was at 69F. Gravy was moved to the walk-in freezer and at 2:15pm it was 66F. CA: Cooked TCS foods shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F or less. COS: PIC discarded gravy. Discussed proper methods of cooling and verifying cooling temps.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee personal drink in an opened water bottle stored on the drainboard of the food prep sink. CA: Employee personal drinks stored in the kitchen shall be in a single use cup with lid and straw and stored/handled to prevent contamination. COS: PIC discarded bottle.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer (0ppm of chlorine on inspector test strip) present in mechanical warewashing machine that was actively in use for cleaning dishes. COS: Could not correct onsite, PIC must notify health department when it is repaired and unit must be verified. In the meantime, all dishes must be sanitized manually in the 3 compartment sink.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 906 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed opened bag of fully cooked turkey bacon held past it's expiration date of 2/5. CA: PIC discarded.

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 improper cooling of scrambled eggs and cooked ground sausage in reach in cooler: food items placed in reach in cooler in tightly sealed plastic. CA: Discussed with PIC, items were within time parameters for cooling. PIC moved to freezer to rapidly cool.

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 old inspection report publicly displayed and not the current report with a score of 88. CA: Discussed with PIC. New report will be displayed upon receipt.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food service permit not publicly displayed. CA: PIC will post the new permanent permit upon receipt.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gaskets on bulk ice machine falling off. CA: Repair/replace gasket.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant dust build up in vents (ceiling and wall) in the dry storage room. CA: Discusses with PIC. Maintenance will be assigned to clean the vents. Moving forward, increase frequency of routine cleaning.

Dec 5, 2024

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 882 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed large can of tomatoes with dent around the seal. Can was on the counter and was about to be used in jambalaya. CA: Discussed with PIC, can was discarded. Educated on package integrity.

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 improper cooling of scrambled eggs and sausage patties in reach in cooler: food items placed in reach in cooler in tightly sealed plastic. CA: Discussed with PIC, items were within time parameters for cooling. PIC moved to freezer to rapidly cool.