Courtyard
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Courtyard six times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Courtyard's latest score of 78 falls below the Cartersville average of 90. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed opened bag of arugula in use in the cooler drawer past the printed manufacturer's expiration date of 2/28/26. CA: Prepackaged TCS foods that are labeled "keep refrigerated" and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be used after the manufacturer's expiration date or the sell-by-date. COS: Employee discarded food.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black, mold-like growth covering the interior of the ice bin at the front food service area. Black debris was also on the ice scoop and some of the ice cubes. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee began draining the ice bin for cleaning and sanitizing.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored directly above bread and behind pan of butter in prep top cooler drawers. CA: Raw animal foods shall be stored separately from ready-to-eat/fully cooked foods. COS: Eggs were relocated.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper cold holding of potentially hazardous TCS foods above 41 in the prep top cooler at the front food service area and reach-in cooler (coleslaw 47F, cut lettuce 48F, green goddess dressing 47F. ranch dressing 45F, half and half 44F, oatmilk 43F). CA: Cold held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 42F or lower. COS: Prep top items were out of temp for less than 4 hours and were moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Employee discarded milks. Discussed proper pan set up on prep top cooler and use of TPHC for carafes of milk left on the counter for customer use at the coffee bar.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed opened container of sour cream in use past the printed manufacturer's expiration date of 2/14/26. Observed opened package of arugula still in use past it's printed expiration date of 2/28/26. CA: Prepackaged TCS foods that are labeled "keep refrigerated" and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used an an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be used after the manufacturer's expiration date or the sell-by-date. COS: PIC discarded foods.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
64
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spoon in sour cream container in direct contact with product. CA: Scoop handles should not come into contact with food product. COS: Spoon was removed.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
95
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed toxic materials stored above and directly next to food and food prep areas. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles COS: CFSM moved toxic materials to designated chemical shelf
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior of front ice machine with excessive build up. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items (phone and keys) on prep top counter. 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: CFSM moved employee personal items to designated area
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
74
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soda gun nozzle at bar with excessive build up in spout. CA: PIC will have soda gun cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight and touch. PIC put nozzle in dish
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several personal drinks in kitchen not stored properly. CA: Discussed with PIC all employee drinks need to be in single service cup with lid and straw and stored away from food prep areas to prevent contamination
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
86
May 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple opened/prepared ready-to-eat/fully cooked TCS foods improperly date marked throughout the facility (date marking for longer than 7 days, foods held past the expiration date, old date labels left on new pans of food). CA: Discussed with PIC. Foods were discarded and employees will be re-trained on date marking procedures.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Courtyard last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Courtyard on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Courtyard?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Courtyard.
How does Courtyard compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?
Courtyard most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Cartersville average of 90.
Has Courtyard's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courtyard have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Courtyard 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 Courtyard inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Courtyard is inspected around three times per year on average.
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