El Nopal (Cartersville)

540 Old Mill Rd, Cartersville, GA 30120

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, El Nopal (Cartersville) has four inspections in the public record. El Nopal (Cartersville) was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cartersville restaurant scores 90. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a container of RTE shredded cheese touching a container of raw fish. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC discarded cheese.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed several food contact surfaces (inside of bulk ice machine walls and ice shoot, soda nozzles at waitress station, and inside of microwaves) not cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight and touch. CA: PIC will have all areas cleaned and sanitized tonight

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal food stored in waitress station on a shelf with togo bags and trash bags. CA: PIC discarded food and will educate employees on proper storage areas.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Nopal (Cartersville) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Nopal (Cartersville) on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does El Nopal (Cartersville) compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?

El Nopal (Cartersville) most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cartersville average of 90.

Has El Nopal (Cartersville)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Nopal (Cartersville) have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Nopal (Cartersville) 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 El Nopal (Cartersville) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Nopal (Cartersville) is inspected around three times per year on average.

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