Cartersville, Bartow County

Wendy's

254 N DIXIE AVENUE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
91
Mar 6, 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.

Mar 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 improperly cold holding above 41F on the prep top cooler (cut lettuce 52F, shredded cheese 51F). CA: Cold held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 41F or below. COS: Food was out of temp for less than 4 hours and was moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 992 violations

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed current inspection report not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away; the top portion of the report was posted in one of the two entrances only. CA: Discussed with PIC, the current inspection will be properly displayed upon receipt. It can either be displayed in a central location in the lobby or on both entrances. The drive thru window may have the top portion posted only but the lobby must have the full report.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the DPH issued food service permit not publicly displayed. CA: Discussed requirement with PIC. PIC was given a printed copy of the permit.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS food item (slice cheese at 53F and 51F) not holding at 41F or below. CA: PIC chose to discard TCS food item still within 4hr cooldown time frame.

Apr 2, 2024

Followup

Score: 864 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 improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods./Shell eggs were moved from being stored touching containers of ready to eat product and over ready to eat vegetables.Frozen foods need to be rearranged by cook temperature in freezer

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

Cooling methods being used/observed were not adequate in rapidly cooling Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods./ items were vented and placed in freezer to cool quickly

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.Current inspection must be posted

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoops stored in between uses with handle in contact with food (several cheese containers on prep top). CA: Informed PIC of proper storage. PIC corrected on site.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 756 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 improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw bacon stacked over cooked bacon, no contamination was noted/ raw bacon was moved

Open raw items in freezer were stacked over ready to eat items/ contents rearranged to be by cook temperature

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 food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheeses, lettuce, diced tomatoes and boiled eggs stored over 41 on line prep. Out of temperature food was discarded new pans that were deeper were used for new product at reduced volumes.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bacon in steam table in back area stored without lids/ covered

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee with no hair restraint./employees put on hair restraints

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./Watch was removed

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee with finger nails extending past the tips of fingers /advised length requirements

Oct 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.