Cartersville, Bartow County

Hansik Korean BBQ

966 N TENNESSEE ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
84
Apr 24, 2026
City
Cartersville
County
Bartow
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 843 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw shrimp stored below raw steak in a reach-in cooler and cooked chicken wings stored below raw beef in a reach-in cooler. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from cooked and raw ready to eat foods, as well as segregating raw meats by required minimum internal cook temperature. COS: PIC rearranged coolers to correct storage order

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several pans of raw seafood stored with ice directly in the pans touching the food. CA: Foods should not be stored in direct contact with ice and water COS: PIC drained ice from pans of food. We discussed using large plastic bags of ice to surround the food if they want to continue using ice in the pans

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed scoops stored in bulk containers of flour and corn starch with handling laying in contact with food. CA: Scoops should be stored to prevent contamination of product by storing the scoop handle up or out of the container. COS: PIC removed the scoops from the containers

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 806 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw pork stored below and in direct contact with raw beef containers. CA: raw animal foods should be stored based on required internal cook temp to prevent cross contamination. COS: PIC had employee rearrange all coolers

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 dr.pepper can opened and stored in the reach in cooler above food. CA: Employees may drink from a single service cup with a lid and straw if it's handled and stored to prevent contamination. COS: PIC discarded drink

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 eating bread behind the bar. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. COS: PIC moved the food to a designated area

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a large pot of frozen soup broth stored directly on the floor in the dish area. CA: Food should be stored at least 6" off the floor. COS: PIC moved large soup to kitchen and placed on top of dish rack.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed scoop stored in a cup of water. CA: Scoops should be stored on a clean surface, in running water, or water that is 135F or higher. COS: PIC moved scoop to a clean surface

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoops stored in bulk containers of food and sauce with handle in direct contact with the food. CA: Scoops should be stored with the handle above the food or our of the container to prevent contamination. COS: PIC removed scoops

Aug 29, 2025

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 816 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw beef stored above raw pork and fully cooked meats in several reach-in coolers. CA: Ready-to-eat and raw animal foods should be stored based on required internal cook temp to prevent cross contamination COS: PIC had employee start to rearrange all coolers

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several containers of food in reach-in and walk-in coolers and freezers stored uncovered. CA: Food should be stored covered to prevent overhead contamination

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed inconsistent date marking throughout facility. Some foods appeared to have prep date and others were labeled with future dates. (PIC stated all pans should be prep date) Other pans of food were not labeled with a date at all. CA: refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS: All foods without a date were discarded

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoop stored in a cup of water. CA: Scoops should be stored on a clean surface, in running water, or water that is 135F or higher. COS: PIC moved scoop to a clean surface

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed signs of water damage on ceiling in kitchen area to the point of ceiling falling down and insulation visible. CA: Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be nonabsorbent, light colored, and attached so that they are easily cleanable.

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 items (jackets and bookbags) stored on top of food and on shelving with food. 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.