Cartersville, Bartow County

Swheat Market Deli

5 E MAIN ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
98
Jun 4, 2026
City
Cartersville
County
Bartow
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 981 violation

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several scoops in bulk containers of foods as well as the ice machine where the handle was in contact with the food. CA: Scoops should be stored to prevent contamination of food; handle up or outside of the container COS: PIC adjusted the scoops to store accurately

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed improper method of cooling potentially hazardous TCS foods; brisket wrapped tightly in plastic and cooked chicken stored in a large container with the lid fastened. CA: Proper cooling methods(vented containers, ice baths, ice as an ingredient, placing items in freezer) should be used to ensure the required cooling parameters are met. COS: CFSM uncovered the foods

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the scoop for the bulk ice machine laying down in the bin with the handle of scoop in contact with the ice. CA: Scoops should be stored to prevent contamination of food COS: PIC removed the scoop

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoops with no handle in bulk containers of flour/breading in dry storage. CA: Scoops with handles should be used to ensure proper storage to prevent contamination of food

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: Yes

Observed employee personal items throughout kitchen in contact with food ingredients and in prep coolers. CA: CA: All employee personal items should be in a designated area, separate from facility operations to prevent contamination. COS: PIC moved items to a designated area

Jun 26, 2025

Followup

Score: 882 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 several potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding in prep top cooler unit. CA: All TCS foods must be cold held at 41 degrees F or below. COS: Cucumbers, House dressings, sliced cheeses, chicken salad, sliced tomatoes, ham slices, turkey slices, house made mayo, brisket, corn beef, chipotle mayo, spring mix lettuce, coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, ranch, 1000 island, honey mustard, house balsamic, house BBQ sauce, burger patties, veggie patties, cuban meat, fresh mozzarella, cream cheese were all discarded from RICs and prep top coolers.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed improper method of cooling potentially hazardous TCS foods; foods were stored tightly sealed in large containers in the reach-in coolers. CA: Proper cooling methods were discussed (vented containers, ice baths, ice as an ingredient, placing items in freezer). COS: PIC did not know how cooling parameters for items, and were discarded.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 774 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw eggs stored in RIC on top shelf of cooler with all RTE food items. Observed dirty containers previously full of raw chicken stored on prep top in dish room where tea is brewed, and over container of sugar. CA: All food must be stored in order of minimum internal cook temp. COS: Eggs were moved. Dirty dishes were relocated.

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 several potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding in prep top cooler unit. CA: All TCS foods must be cold held at 41 degrees F or below. COS: Coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, house made pickles, cut leafy greens, shredded zucchini and squash, house honey mustard, house dressing, and Caesar dressing were discarded.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed improper method of cooling potentially hazardous TCS foods; foods were stored tightly sealed in large containers in the reach-in coolers. CA: Proper cooling methods were discussed (vented containers, ice baths, ice as an ingredient, placing items in freezer). COS: Containers were uncovered in RICs.

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 speaker placed on microwave and a set of keys on tray with togo boxes. CA: All employee personal items should be in a designated area, separate to prevent contamination. COS: Items were relocated.

Jan 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mechanical ware washing machine not sanitizing dishes (0ppm on inspector test strips). CA: Discussed with PIC. Dish machine will be repaired or replaced and will not be used until re-checked by health department. In the meantime, the three-compartment sink will be use for manual ware washing.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper method of cooling potentially hazardous TCS foods; foods were stored tightly sealed in large containers in the reach-in coolers. CA: Discussed proper methods of cooling with the PIC (ice bath, ice wand, freezer, shallow/vented pans. Pans of cooling food were uncovered and placed on ice.

Jan 25, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 16, 2023

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.