Cartersville, Bartow County

RANCHO ALEGRE

518 N TENNESSEE ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
80
Dec 22, 2025
City
Cartersville
County
Bartow
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 805 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 beef stored above raw pork. CA: All raw animal foods must be stored according minimum internal cook temp. COS: PIC rearranged cooler.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink. CA: All hand wash sinks must be properly supplied with hand soap at all times. COS: Employee refilled dispenser.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two large containers of salsa and large container of shredded lettuce stored uncovered in RIC. CA: All containers of food unless actively in use or cooling must remain covered to prevent contamination. COS: PIC placed lids.

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 handles in direct contact with product (dry rice, shredded lettuce, cut limes, chopped onions). CA: All scoop handles must be stored in order to prevent contamination of product. COS: PIC removed scoop handles from contact with product.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed large pan stored directly on floor in kitchen. CA: All equipment must be stored at least 6" off floor. COS: Pan was moved to in use trash can. Discussed with PIC that was not an appropriate place for pan, and was moved to 3 compartment sink to be wash-rinse-sanitized before being used, and placed in an appropriate area.

Jul 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 892 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: No

Observed pan of raw beef stored above 3 shelves of raw pork in WIC. CA: Storage of raw animal products must be in order of minimum internal cook temperatures. COS: WIC shelves were reorganized according to minimum internal cook temp.

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: Yes

Observed AC vent covers, ceiling tiles, and several areas of walls not cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight. CA: Physical facilities should be clean to sight and touch, and at a frequency to maintain good repair.

Jan 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 878 violations

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 several blank copies of conditional reporting agreement (Spanish version given at last inspection). PIC had not yet had all employees sign and agree to reporting. CA: PIC will have all employees sign forms at next staff meeting

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple personal water bottles stored on prep counters and above food holding equipment. CA: Instructed PIC that personal drinks in the kitchen must be in a single use cup with lid and straw and be stored below of or away from food and food contact surfaces.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no response procedures or means of cleaning up bodily fluids/spills in facility. CA: Provided facility with procedure and clean-up kit info. PIC will order or build a kit.

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 pan of cooked steak in walk-in cooler not bearing a date mark label. CA: PIC discarded pan of steak.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed box of limes stored directly on the floor under prep table. CA: PIC moved box of limes to a shelf

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 down in bulk container of beans and tongs with handle touching shredded lettuce in prep top cooler. CA: PIC corrected utensils to be handle up in containers

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 several areas of physical facility not cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight. CA: Floors, walls, and glass windows should be thoroughly cleaned and put on a cleaning schedule to maintain cleanliness.

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 ceiling tiles not in good repair throughout facility. Tiles are severely stained and appear to have water damage and grease buildup. CA: Ceiling tiles should be replaced with smooth, easily cleanable tiles.

May 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 872 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: No

Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat tortillas and lettuce in the reach in cooler. CA: PIC immediately moved the eggs to a shelf below the tortillas and lettuce.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

<b>REPEAT:</b> Observed multiple roaches in facility, especially near the sinks. PIC stated that pest control visits once a month. CA: Instructed PIC to increase the frequency of pest control until the problem is resolved.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. CA: PIC placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. Informed PIC that wet wiping cloths must be stored inside of sanitizer solution in between uses.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed insects crawling on the floor near tortilla chips buckets. CA: Notified PIC. Informed PIC to have pest control service the building. Ensure that all doors are completely closed.