Nagel's Bagels

125 West Main Street, Cartersville, GA 30120

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Nagel's Bagels has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Nagel's Bagels was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited five times.

Nagel's Bagels' latest score of 64 falls below the Cartersville average of 90. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41F. All items in the back reach-in cooler were above 41F (see temp log), in the prep top cooler: cream cheese 48F, smoked salmon 43F, sliced tomato 42F, sliced cheese 45F, deli ham 44F, jalapeno cream cheese 47F. Ice bath: Half and half 46F. Countertop: Butter 59F, cut lettuce 66F. CA: Cold held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 41F or below. COS: All items in the back reach-in cooler were out of temperature for more than 4 hours/an unknown period of time and were discarded. The tubs of Boar's Head cream cheese was just received an hour prior but receiving temps were not taken and driver did not state a delivery temp on the invoice so the cream cheese was discarded. All other foods were ou...

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly hot holding below 135F (Countertop: egg patty 82F. Steamwell: egg patty 124F, sausage patty 127F). CA: Hot held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 135F or higher. COS: Food was out of temp for less than 4 hours and employee reheated to above 165F. Discussed proper set up of steamwell.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed several bulk bags of sugar left open or not properly resealed in between use. CA: Stored food shall be properly re-sealed to prevent from contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees handling food while wearing watches and bracelets. CA: Except for a plain wedding band, employees may not wear jewelry on their arms or hands while preparing food. COS: Items were removed.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several employee personal drinks in the main kitchen and at the front food service counter in opened cans and reusable tumblers. CA: Employee drinks stored in the kitchen shall be in a clean, single use cup with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination. COS: Drinks were relocated.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS food improperly hot holding below 135 degrees F. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Eggs were reheated to 165 degrees F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

May 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS food improperly hot holding below 135 degrees F (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC, sausage was reheated to 165 and above.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees not wearing proper hair restraints preparing and stocking food. CA: Discussed with PIC, all employees handling, cooking, or prepping food must have proper hair restraints on.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler holding several TCS foods not holding temperature. All foods reading above 41F (see temp log). PIC had invoice of cooler guy who was here at 7AM and verified cooler was at 36F, he as here to stop it from freezing. CA: Moved all foods to coolers and freezers to rapidly cool back down. PIC will have cooler worked on again and not use for TCS items until reading 41F or below

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed interior of coolers with an excessive amount of food debris. CA: PIC will start cleaning schedule for employees to wipe coolers out weekly.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

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

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no measurable sanitizer in the front service food counter sanitizer bucket at the time of the inspection. CA: PIC had sanitizer bucket changed ad tested for concentration

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed interior of coolers with an excessive amount of food debris. CA: PIC will have employees clean coolers before end of day.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nagel's Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nagel's Bagels on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nagel's Bagels?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nagel's Bagels.

How does Nagel's Bagels compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?

Nagel's Bagels most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cartersville average of 90.

Has Nagel's Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nagel's Bagels have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nagel's Bagels means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Nagel's Bagels inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nagel's Bagels is inspected around three times per year on average.

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