Cartersville, Bartow County

Bojangles

459 E MAIN ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
96
Mar 4, 2026
City
Cartersville
County
Bartow
Inspections
8

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed interior of ice machine in drive through not clean to sight and touch. CA: Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. COS: Ice machine was emptied and cleaned.

Oct 27, 2025

Followup

Score: 943 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in prep area with no soap available. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: PIC added soap

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 handle in bulk flour containers stored directly in the flour. CA: Scoops stored in containers must have handle above the food level or be stored outside of the container. COS: PIC adjusted scoop to have handle above the food

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: No

Observed employee personal items stored in the kitchen on prep tops. CA: 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. COS: PIC moved all employee items to designated area

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 794 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: Yes

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (sliced tomato, sliced cheese and raw eggs) improperly cold holding above 41F in prep top cooler and ice baths. CA: time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) for cold held foods. COS: PIC discarded eggs and cooled cheese and tomato slices down in freezer.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed toxic bottles stored touching food on prep sink counter and above food ingredients on dry storage shelving. CA: toxics should be located the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils. COS: PIC moved toxic to designated areas linens, and single-service or single-use articles

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food prep employees working with food without proper hair restraints. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints. COS: PIC had all employees place hair restraints on

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: No

Observed employee personal items stored throughout the kitchen on prep tops and dry storage shelving. 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. COS: PIC moved all employee items to designated area

Apr 28, 2025

Followup

Score: 975 violations

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 no current copy of the inspection report publicly displayed in the lobby or in the drive thru window. CA: Discussed with PIC. Inspection reports 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed no copy of the DPH issued food service permit publicly displayed. CA: PIC displayed the permit.

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 handle in bulk flour containers stored directly in the flour. CA: PIC instructed employee to move scoop.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single service beverage cup stored in bulk flour container. CA: PIC removed. Discussed requirement for all utensils to be constructed of material that can be properly cleaned/sanitized and with a handle.

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: No

Observed improper storage of employee personal items; purse stored on prep table. CA: PIC relocated to designated area for employee storage.

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 758 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: Yes

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (sliced tomato, shredded lettuce, sliced cheese) improperly cold holding above 41F in reach-in cooler; se temp log. CA: Discussed with PIC. Facility had recently taken internal food temps and documented them on their internal temperature logs. Temps were recorded to be above 41F at that time and food was not discarded or moved to cool down. PIC discarded all food. Ambient air temp in cooler is maintaining 43-45F. Cooler should not be used to hold TCS foods until serviced by a licensed technician and re-checked by health department. AC in the facility also needs to be fixed.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC unable provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: Discussed with PIC. PIC stated that only the general manager had access to signed copies of the employee health agreements on their digital platform. Discussed having one employee who can access the signed agreements on the digital platform working at all times (grant additional employees access) or print off hard copies of the signed agreements.

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 several employee personal drink stored on prep tables throughout the kitchen in reusable water bottles, cans and soda bottles and not a single-use cup with lid and straw. CA: PIC discarded.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer (0ppm quaternary ammonia on inspector test strip) in sanitizer bucket at the front prep line and low sanitizer and low sanitizer (<150ppm) on sanitizer bucket in the main cook line area of the kitchen. CA: Discussed with PIC. Buckets were remade.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed toxic substance (spray bottle of cleaner) stored on a prep table above a box of coffee. CA: PIC relocated spray bottle.

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 no inspection report publicly posted in the lobby area and old inspection report posted in the drive thru window. CA: Discussed with PIC. New inspection report will be posted 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 DPH issued food service permit not publicly displayed; printed copy was given to PIC during the last routine inspection. CA: Discussed with PIC requirement to publicly display permit.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing/damaged floor tiles throughout the facility and vents with dust build up in need of deep cleaning and moving forward more frequent routine cleaning. CA: Discussed with PIC. Repairs/cleaning will be completed.

Nov 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 855 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: Yes

Observed TCS foods not holding at proper cold holding temperatures (=41°F) in reach in coolers, ice baths, counter top, and walk in cooler (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC, all food items were out of temp for less than 4 hours. PIC chose to discard liquid eggs. PIC chose to rapidly cool Raw chicken.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS food items below proper hot holding temperature (135F) in warmer units (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC, items were out of temp less than 4 hours. PIC chose to discard all items.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several employees wearing bracelets/watches while handling food. CA: Discussed with PIC, employees removed bracelets/watches.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees not wearing hair restraints or beard restraints while handling food. CA: Discussed with PIC, PIC instructed employees to put on hair restraints and beard restraints

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several personal items (wallet on dry storage racks, employee drink on food prep table). CA: Discussed with PIC, PIC relocated items and informed employees to keep items in designated area.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

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 Time and Temperature Control for Safety Foods not cold held ≤41°F at the serving line prep top cooler: pimiento cheese 46°F, liquid eggs #1 50°F, liquid eggs #2 44°F, sliced cheese 46°F; see temps. CA: Instructed PIC that any TCS foods held in the cooler overnight must be discarded. PIC discarded food from last night and moved the rest to the walk in cooler. <b>*Cooler cannot be put back in service until Health Department has verified it is working properly.

Sep 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 745 violations

5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(a) - raw animal foods (p, pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fried breaded chicken breast not cooked to minimum 165°F for 15 seconds; internal cook temperature was 147°F. Cook was placing the chicken on the serving line without checking the cook temperature. CA: Manager immediately had the cook re-fry the chicken. Final cook temperature was measured as 204°F.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed liquid egg product held on Time as a Public Health Control at the grill with no time marking. CA: Employee immediately discarded the egg product.

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 multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout facility - cups did not have lids and one cup was spilled onto the shelf below, next to clean cleaning towels. CA: Employee immediately discarded the drinks.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed main hand washing sink not stocked with paper towels. CA: Employee immediately placed paper towels at the sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple drink nozzles not cleaned at a frequency necessary to maintain food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. CA: Manager immediately moved the dirty nozzles to the sink to be washed.