Countryside Café

30 Road #2 South, Cartersville, GA 30120

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Countryside Café five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Countryside Café's latest score is in line with the Cartersville average of 90. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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4-1A - food separated and protected

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

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

May 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.05(3)(j)

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

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.05(2)(h)

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: 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).

511-6-1.05(2)(k)

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

Inspector notes: 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

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Countryside Café last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Countryside Café on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Countryside Café?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Countryside Café.

How does Countryside Café compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?

Countryside Café most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cartersville average of 90.

Has Countryside Café's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Countryside Café have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Countryside Café means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Countryside Café inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Countryside Café is inspected around two times per year on average.

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