Rancho Alegre
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Rancho Alegre four times, with records going back to 2024. Rancho Alegre was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food separated and protected”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Cartersville restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored above raw pork. CA: All raw animal foods must be stored according minimum internal cook temp. COS: PIC rearranged cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink. CA: All hand wash sinks must be properly supplied with hand soap at all times. COS: Employee refilled dispenser.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two large containers of salsa and large container of shredded lettuce stored uncovered in RIC. CA: All containers of food unless actively in use or cooling must remain covered to prevent contamination. COS: PIC placed lids.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handles in direct contact with product (dry rice, shredded lettuce, cut limes, chopped onions). CA: All scoop handles must be stored in order to prevent contamination of product. COS: PIC removed scoop handles from contact with product.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large pan stored directly on floor in kitchen. CA: All equipment must be stored at least 6" off floor. COS: Pan was moved to in use trash can. Discussed with PIC that was not an appropriate place for pan, and was moved to 3 compartment sink to be wash-rinse-sanitized before being used, and placed in an appropriate area.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
67
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pan of raw beef stored above 3 shelves of raw pork in WIC. CA: Storage of raw animal products must be in order of minimum internal cook temperatures. COS: WIC shelves were reorganized according to minimum internal cook temp.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed AC vent covers, ceiling tiles, and several areas of walls not cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight. CA: Physical facilities should be clean to sight and touch, and at a frequency to maintain good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pan of cooked steak in walk-in cooler not bearing a date mark label. CA: PIC discarded pan of steak.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no response procedures or means of cleaning up bodily fluids/spills in facility. CA: Provided facility with procedure and clean-up kit info. PIC will order or build a kit.
511-6-1.03(6)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed several blank copies of conditional reporting agreement (Spanish version given at last inspection). PIC had not yet had all employees sign and agree to reporting. CA: PIC will have all employees sign forms at next staff meeting
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle down in bulk container of beans and tongs with handle touching shredded lettuce in prep top cooler. CA: PIC corrected utensils to be handle up in containers
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several areas of physical facility not cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight. CA: Floors, walls, and glass windows should be thoroughly cleaned and put on a cleaning schedule to maintain cleanliness.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles not in good repair throughout facility. Tiles are severely stained and appear to have water damage and grease buildup. CA: Ceiling tiles should be replaced with smooth, easily cleanable tiles.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed multiple personal water bottles stored on prep counters and above food holding equipment. CA: Instructed PIC that personal drinks in the kitchen must be in a single use cup with lid and straw and be stored below of or away from food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed box of limes stored directly on the floor under prep table. CA: PIC moved box of limes to a shelf
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
58
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat tortillas and lettuce in the reach in cooler. CA: PIC immediately moved the eggs to a shelf below the tortillas and lettuce.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: <b>REPEAT:</b> Observed multiple roaches in facility, especially near the sinks. PIC stated that pest control visits once a month. CA: Instructed PIC to increase the frequency of pest control until the problem is resolved.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rancho Alegre last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rancho Alegre on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rancho Alegre?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rancho Alegre.
How does Rancho Alegre compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?
Rancho Alegre most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cartersville average of 90.
Has Rancho Alegre's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rancho Alegre have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rancho Alegre 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 Rancho Alegre inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rancho Alegre is inspected around two times per year on average.
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