Cartersville, Bartow County

MOORES GOURMET MARKET

227 FITE ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
80
Mar 18, 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 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 804 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 pan of raw chicken sitting on top of container of cooked potatoes. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing according to minimum internal cook temperature. COS: Potatoes were discarded.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed several employee personal drinks stored on the bar in tumblers and not in a single service beverage cup with a lid and straw. CA: Employee drinks must be stored in a single service beverage cup with a lid and straw. COS: Tumblers were relocated.

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 chemical spray bottle not labeled with common name of chemical. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS: Spray bottle was labeled.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing watch while prepping food. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Employee removed watch.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed an opened container of heavy cream stored in the reach-in cooler at the bar with a manufacture expiration date of 7/20/25. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days after opening or if the manufactures date is met prior to 7 days. COS: PIC discarded heavy cream

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 hanging above food prep areas throughout kitchen. CA: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a food preparation area. COS: PIC removed fly strips

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 scoops stored in bulk food containers with handle in contact with the food. CA: Scoops should be stored with handle over the top of food or outside of container to prevent contamination COS: PIC removed scoops from containers

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 stored above single service items at the bar and personal items stored above facility ingredients in main kitchen. CA: Personal items should be stored in designated areas should be where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: PIC moved personal items to designated areas

Apr 22, 2025

Followup

Score: 991 violation

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed old inspection report publicly displayed and not the current report with a score of 70. CA: Discussed with PIC. Current inspection will be displayed upon receipt.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 7011 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 separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat/fully cooked foods; raw eggs stored above pickles and pan of raw shrimp and raw bacon stored in direct contact with raw beef in the walk-in cooler. CA: PIC rearranged based on minimum internal cook temps.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 - gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee handle personal drink with gloved hands, then handle pans of food/clean equipment with the same gloves. CA: Discussed with PIC. Employee was instructed to removed soiled gloves, wash hands, then don clean gloves. Discussed proper use of single use gloves and when to wash hands.

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; teriyaki glaze and BBQ sauce with commercial labels that indicate open product must be stored in the refrigerator were opened and stored ambient on the prep table; see temp log. CA: Sauces were opened more than 4 hours prior and were discarded.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (cooked green beans) improperly hot holding below 135F in the steam well. CA: Green beans were cooked less than 4 hours prior and were moved to the stove to be rapidly re-heated.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee personal drinks in the kitchen not stored in a single service beverage cup with a lid and straw. CA: Discussed with PIC. Cup relocated out of the kitchen.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live insects in multiple areas of the kitchen (walls, floors, equipment). CA: Discussed with PIC. Frequency of routine treatment by a licensed pest control company needs to be increased. Email pest control invoices to the health dept.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hair or dark fiber in direct contact with sliced cucumbers stored in the prep top cooler. CA: Discussed with PIC. Affected cucumbers were discarded.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employees preparing/handling food while wearing bracelets. CA: PIC instructed employees to remove bracelets.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed exterior door propped open. CA: PIC stated it was open for temperature control purposes. Discussed requirement for all exterior outer openings to be closed/protected. PIC closed door.

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 floors/walls/ceilings throughout the facility in need of deep cleaning and finishes in need of repair/replacement (cracked/missing tiles, holes in the walls). CA: Discussed with PIC. Cleaning and repairs will be completed.

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 item (jacket) stored directly on top of containers of facility food items. CA: Employee moved jacket to designated area for employee personal items.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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 opened gallon of milk in reach-in cooler and gallon of milk in walk-in cooler without a date marl. PIC stated milks were open at some point this weekend. CA: Discussed date marking required when storing over night. PIC discarded milks

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer buckets stored directly on floor. CA: Discussed with PIC lifting buckets off floor to prevent contamination.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee foods stored above foods for sale in walk-in cooler and employee phone on bread rack. CA: Discussed with PIC need for designated area for employee personal belongings where they cannot contaminate foods

Dec 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 893 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(c) - handwashing aids & devices, use restrictions (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee place fryer basket inside on handwashing sink to prep meat for cooking. CA: Informed PIC that handwashing sinks must only be used for washing hands. Sink may not be used for other purposes. PIC removed fryer basket from the sink and sanitized the sink.

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 ice machine in the main kitchen are cleaned at frequency to maintain food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. CA: Notified PIC. PIC will have ice machine cleaned.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employees prepping food without hair restrains. CA: Informed PIC that all employees prepping food must be wearing a hair restraint. Employees placed on hair nets.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 924 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice machine in the bar area not cleaned at frequency to maintain food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. CA: Notified PIC. PIC will have servers clean the ice machine.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employees prepping food without hair restrains. CA: Informed PIC that all employees prepping food must be wearing a hair restraint. Employees placed on hair nets.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employees prepping food while wearing bracelets. CA: Informed PIC that employees may not wear jewelry when prepping foods, unless it's a wedding band. Gloves will need to be worn.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed clean food bins wet stacked. CA: Notified PIC that cleaned food storage bin must completely air dry before being stacked. PIC unstacked bins to air dry.