Emerson, Bartow County

America's Cafe

444 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121

Food
Latest score
90
Apr 24, 2026
City
Emerson
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.

Apr 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 903 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 TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41F (on ice bath: shredded cheese 44F, sliced cheese 49F. Countertop: liquid egg 45F). CA: Cold held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 41F or below. COS: Liquid egg was placed in the reach-in freezer to rapidly cool and ice bath was re-made for cheese. Discussed proper set up and maintenance of ice bath.

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 improper hot holding of potentially hazardous TCS foods below 135F (steamwell: sausage 122F. Heat lamp: bacon [not cooked crispy]) 107F hashbrown 112F, french fries 101F). CA: Hot held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 135F or higher. COS: Bacon was reheated to 198F and other foods discarded.

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 drink stored on microwave and employee bag stored on dry storage shelf with and above food. CA: Employee personal items shall be stored in separate, designated areas to prevent contamination. COS: Employee relocated items.

Oct 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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 all ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with significant build up of dust and debris. CA: Discussed with PIC. Affected areas will be deep cleaned and moving forward the frequency of routine cleaning will be increased.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.