Cartersville, Bartow County

The Mule House LLC

139 W MAIN ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121

Food
Latest score
96
Feb 11, 2026
City
Cartersville
County
Bartow
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bulk ice machine in kitchen and stationary can opener not clean to sight or touch. CA: All food contact surfaces shall remain clean to sight and touch.

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fly strips with flies on it hanging over food prep areas. CA: Insect control devices should be installed away from food prep areas to prevent contamination COS: Employee moved fly strips

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee personal items stored on prep top counters and over dry storage items such as cans. CA: Employee personal items should be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: PIC had staff move personal items

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 833 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding in RICs (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC, items had been out less than 4 hours and were moved to freezer unit to rapidly cool.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sauce bottles in RIC without proper labelling of contents. CA: Discussed with PIC, PIC will ensure labels are placed on containers/bottles that are removed from original container.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several employees prepping food with bracelets, or hair ties on wrist. CA: Discussed with PIC, employees removed hair ties and bracelets.

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 834 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (arugula, pizza sauce, prosciutto, sausage, Italian aioli) improperly cold holding above 41F in the reach-in cooler and prep top cooler. CA: Discussed with PIC. All foods were out of temp for less than 4 hours and moved to the freezer to rapidly cool. Discussed ensuring all TCS foods are cooled to 41F prior to being placed on the prep cooler; using time as a public health control for TCS foods in the front reach-in cooler that are stored on the counter top during busy times.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food contact surface not kept clean to sight and touch; black and pink build up were present on the interior of the bulk ice machine. CA: PIC had employee sanitize the ice machine. Discussed increasing the frequency of cleaning.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed numerous unlabeled bottles of chemicals throughout the facility; all working spray bottles of chlorine sanitizer were unlabeled. CA: PIC had employee label bottles.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper storage of toxic items; spray bottles of sanitizer stored on shelving with food items and touching clean dishes. CA: PIC relocated sanitizer bottles.

Dec 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 852 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit on prep top cooler (cut lettuce- 44F; parmesan cheese- 45F; shredded mozzarella- 45F; fresh mozzarella- 51F; sausage- 56F; pepperoni- 49F; see temperature chart). Observed TCS food (shredded chicken- 50F) stored above 41F in reach-in cooler. CA: PIC stated that all items had been held on prep top cooler for longer than 4 hours. PIC immediately discarded TCS food items. PIC will have prep top cooler serviced. PIC will need to call Health Department to check prep top cooler prior to bringing it back into service.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink in front service area not stocked with soap. CA: PIC stated he would buy soap to stock at handwashing sink. Food service staff must use handwashing sink in back of facility until front area handwashing sink is restocked.