CARTERSVILLE, Bartow County

WPC Residences

89 BURNT HICKORY RD CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
85
Mar 24, 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.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 856 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 pork and raw ground beef stored on same tray in RIC. CA: All raw meats and RTE foods shall be stored according to minimum internal cook temp. COS: PIC placed raw pork and raw beef on separate trays in bottom of RIC.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee drinking a bottled smoothie drink during inspection. CA: Employee drinks shall be in a single service disposable cup with a lid and a straw.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand sink with no hand drying provision. CA: Hand sinks must be fully stocked at all times. COS: PIC placed a roll of paper towels at hand sink.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed exteriors of coolers and freezer not clean to sight or touch, with buildup of accumulations, floors, walls, and ceilings with build up of grease and dust, microwave not cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulations. CA: Equipment, floors, walls, and ceilings shall be clean and free of accumulations.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed areas of kitchen with broken floor tiles, missing ceiling tiles over 3 compartment and meat sink, baseboards missing portions exposing the unsealed wood beneath, open AC vents with missing covers, ceiling tiles with evidence of water damage. CA: Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

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 watch stored on shelving above clean dishes, employee personal items stored above facility equipment. CA: All employee personal items shall be stored in order to prevent potential contamination of facility equipment or food. COS: PIC relocated personal items.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed facility does not currently have a Certified Food Safety Manager, with responsibility over the kitchen and training of all employees. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment. EHS will return Nov 24th to verify.

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

Observer interior of microwave not clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC cleaned microwave.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 886 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility does not currently have a Certified Food Safety Manager, with responsibility over the kitchen and training of all employees. CA: Instructed PIC and facility administrator that they have 60 days to acquire a CFSM by either hiring an employee with a valid certificate as the manager, promoting and training an existing employee with a valid certificate to be the manager, or sending a current employee with managerial responsibility to be certified.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink not stocked with hand drying provisions upon entering kitchen. CA: PIC placed roll of paper towels next to hand sink and discussed that hand sinks should e stocked at all times

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hot water at the hand sink. CA: PIC must have maintenance to check hot water supply at hand sink and ensure instant hot water is available at all times.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plumbing system at hand sink not in good repair. Water was flowing over lip of air gap basin as it entered. CA: PIC should have maintenance unclog drains and shorten pipe to create proper air gap

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed areas of ceiling with significant water damage and wood/sheet rock falling down. CA: PIC should have ceiling fixed within 60 days and seal all raw wood that has been used to replace areas of ceiling.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walls, floors, ceilings, baseboards, and AC window unit in need of repair or replacement if it cannot be properly cleaned. CA: PIC will have areas serviced and cleaned

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build up of grease and food debris on sides of prep tables, oven, shelving, interior of reach-in cooler. CA: PIC will have staff clean kitchen area thoroughly and implement cleaning routine

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walls, floors, ceilings, baseboards, and AC window unit in need of repair or replacement if it cannot be properly cleaned. CA: PIC will have areas serviced and cleaned

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 864 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed interior of bulk ice machine not cleaned at a frequency necessary to maintain food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. CA: Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the ice machine.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed gallon of milk not date marked. PIC did not know when milk was opened. CA: PIC discarded gallon of milk. Discussed date marking with PIC.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple wet wiping cloths sitting out on counters. CA: Informed PIC that wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution in between uses. PIC placed cloths inside on bucket.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple flies in kitchen area. Observed back door with gap at the top. CA: Discussed having door serviced to prevent the accumulation of pests within facility. PIC stated that renovations are currently in place. Door needs to be fixed by next inspection.