Cartersville, Bartow County

MING MOON

32 MORNINGSIDE DR CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
93
Dec 10, 2025
City
Cartersville
County
Bartow
Inspections
6

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 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a can of WD-40 stored above facility sauces on storage shelf. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: WD-40 was moved to office by PIC.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed clean utensils stored under prep table where raw pork was actively being prepped. CA: Utensils must be stored in an area so that they cannot be contaminated. COS: PIC had utensils removed and cleaned.

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 925 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several wet wiping cloths on counters throughout kitchen. CA: Wet cloths should be stored in sanitizer buckets between uses. COS: PIC placed all cloths back into buckets

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several fly strips throughout kitchen food prep areas while food was actively being prepared. CA: Insect control devices shall be installed so that The devices are not located over a food preparation area; and Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

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 knives and utensils stored in standing water at sushi station. CA: Utensils should not be stored in standing water that is not 135F or above. COS: PIC placed utensils on clean prep table

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed several recently washed containers and cookware stacked wet above 3 comp sink. CA: All dishes and utensils should be air dried prior to stacking.

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 (jackets and cups) being stored on shelves with dry products. 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 personal items

Dec 18, 2024

Followup

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous foods (cooked pork, cooked chicken, cooked shrimp, fried chicken) held above 41 F inside of double door reach-in cooler near the front food service. CA: Discussed with PIC, food items were placed in freezer to rapidly cool

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 745 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 improper separation of raw and RTE foods (raw shrimp in prep top stored behind lemon, raw shrimp stored above wontons in RIC, raw shrimp above fully cooked imitation crab in WIC). CA: Discussed with PIC proper storage order, raw product moved.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS food items not held at proper hot holding temperatures (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC, PIC chose to discard all out of temp foods.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods cooling by unapproved methods (large containers of tighly sealed fried chicken wings in WIC, tightly sealed wontons in RIC). CA: Discussed with PIC, items were moved to freezer to rapidly cool.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed improper thawing methods of raw shrimp (raw shrimp in bin of standing water). CA: Discussed with PIC proper thawing methods.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink without hot water. CA: Discussed with PIC, PIC stated technician will service sink.

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 882 violations

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 Time and Temperature Control for Safety food hot held in the main kitchen steam table not ≥135°F: hot and sour soup 125°F. CA: PIC immediately had employee reheat the soup.

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 Time and Temperature Control for Safety foods prepared during the morning cooling tightly covered in the walk in cooler. CA: Instructed PIC that foods prepared on the same day should be monitored for cooling and cannot be tightly covered if they are still ≥41°F. The food was immediately uncovered.

Aug 16, 2023

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 foods (raw chicken and raw beef) held above 41 F inside of double door reach-in cooler near the front food service. CA: Food had been held for less than 4 hours inside of cooler. PIC placed food into walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. PIC will need to have cooler serviced.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed drink nozzles not cleaned at drink station. CA: Notified PIC. PIC will have drink nozzles cleaned.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several previously washed containers stacked wet. CA: Discussed air drying requirements with PIC including using a fan to speed drying.