Cartersville, Bartow County

SCOTT'S WALK-UP BAR-B-Q

206 N TENNESSEE ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
96
Jan 29, 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.

Jan 29, 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed soda nozzles at self serve drink machine not clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC had drink nozzles removed and cleaned.

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed extra building holding reach-in coolers with food and dry products not made of easily cleanable materials. CA: floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 903 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 food (shredded cheddar cheese) improperly cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler (see temp log). CA: Cheese was relocated to rapidly cool. Discussed not filling product above the lip of the pan.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (cooked brisket) that was not cooled from 135F from 41F within 2 hours (brisket was pulled from the smoker at 6am, was 150F when sliced at 10am, at 2:25pm was between 92F and 75F). CA: PIC discarded brisket. Discussed proper methods of cooling (vented/uncovered shallow pans, maintaining ice baths, ice as an ingredient, stirring, using freezer, etc).

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple boxes of single use items stored directly on the floor in both storage sheds. CA: Discussed with PIC. All boxes will be moved to a shelf or pallet at least 6 inches off the ground.

Jul 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 903 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 ice machine with debris build-up . CA: Notified PIC. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice machine. Ice machine will be cleaned.

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 potato salad and cole slaw in prep top cooler and walk-in cooler cold held above 41 degrees. CA: Since food items were prepped an hour before the inspection began, PIC placed items into another walk-in cooler to rapidly cool before being served to customers. Informed PIC that food items must already be at 41 degrees or below before being placed into prep top cooler.

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 wet wiping cloth sitting out to air dry in dish pit. CA: Informed PIC that wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution in between uses. PIC removed wet wiping cloth.