CARTERSVILLE, Paulding County

COUNTRYSIDE CAFÉ

30 ROAD #2 SOUTH CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
94
Apr 8, 2026
City
CARTERSVILLE
County
Paulding
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 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed drink fountain nozzles not clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight and touch.

Nov 24, 2025

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw pork chops touching container with raw chicken wings. CA: Foods must be stored by internal cook temperatures. COS: Pork chops were discarded.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drink fountain nozzles and interior of ice machine not clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Drink nozzles were removed and cleaned, ice machine emptied and cleaned.

May 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed interior reach-in cooler door that is lined with rough, porous insulation. CA: Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Facility will have 60 days to replace cooler door or remove porous liner.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(j) - sink for washing raw fruit and vegetables (p)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility now using fresh tomatoes and onions instead of prewashed/presliced. CA: At least one sink, plumbed with hot and cold water under pressure, shall be provided for the washing of fruits and vegetables. Facility has 30 days to install produce sink or discuss approvable options with Health Dept.

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 873 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 food (raw shell eggs) improperly cold holding above 41F whole stored on the countertop. CA: Discussed with PIC. Eggs were removed from cold holding less then 4 hours prior and were moved to the cooler to rapidly cool.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no internal food thermometers available in the facility; facility has no means of temping food. CA: Discussed with PIC. PIC states the owner was informed a new thermometer was needed but it has not been ordered or received yet. A new thermometer must be purchased immediately (available at most larger grocery stores).

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed interior reach-in cooler door that is lined with rough, porous insulation and has black mold-like growth in several areas. CA: Discussed with PIC. Interior door needs to be re-finished/replaced so it is smooth and cleanable.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 available at handwashing sink. CA: Notified PIC. PIC stated that more hand soap for the dispenser has been ordered. Until shipment is received, PIC will use dawn soap to wash hands.

Aug 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous food (sausage patty, chicken patty) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. See temps below. CA: PIC discarded food items.