Cracker Barrel (Cartersville) 59
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
78
Score
The Cracker Barrel located at 5631 Hwy 20 in Cartersville, Georgia, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 12, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use, along with two minor violations related to food separation and the storage of in-use utensils. Previous inspections for this facility have predominantly been categorized as medium-risk.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Dec 12, 2025 Inspection
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinking an open cup of orange juice in dry stock room then sit the cup down on top of containers of flour/breading. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw is approved if it is handled and stored to prevent contamination. COS: Employee discarded the drink
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a pan of brown sugar butter stored touching raw sausage and under a pan of raw catfish that was actively dripping. CA: RTE foods and raw animal foods should be stored to prevent cross contamination. COS: The pan of brown sugar butter was discarded
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a scoop stored inside a container of apple pie seasoning with the handle in contact with the food. CA: Scoops should be stored to prevent contamination of food. COS: PIC removed scoop from the container
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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