Cartersville, Bartow County

OEC Chinese Express

959 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food

Latest score

Mar 16, 2026

City

Cartersville

County

Bartow

Inspections

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 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 804 violations

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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several TCS foods on counter tops (tso's chicken, chicken wings, shredded cabbage, housemade sauces) temping above 41F. PIC stated the foods would be discarded at 3pm. CA: All foods being held on Time as a public health control are required to be labaled with a discard time and a record should be kept of the starting temperature. COS: Foods were moved to freezers to rapidly cool and bring out fresh food to restart process

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed can opener blade and holder with excessive build up. CA: All food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight and touch.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed soiled wiping cloth on dry stock shelving laying on cans of food. CA: All wiping cloths should be stored submerged in sanitizer solution, or used and then placed as dirty. COS: PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.

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 personal items stored throughout facility(cell phones on counters, foods in coolers/freezers). CA: Employee personal items should be stored in an designated area to prevent contamination of food, equipment, clean utensils, ect. COS: All employee items were moved to designated areas

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 895 violations

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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 several pans of prepped raw beef and chicken in WIC. CA: Food must remain covered, unless actively cooling. COS: PIC placed plastic wrap over pans of food.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed can opener blade and holder with significant build up. CA: All food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several containers of sesame seeds not labelled. CA: All containers of food removed from original container must be labelled with common name. COS: PIC labelled containers.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloth on dry stock shelving. CA: All wiping cloths should be stored submerged in sanitizer solution, or used and then placed as dirty. COS: PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed to-go plates stored on rice crocks not inverted for prevention of potential contamination. CA: All single service containers must be stored inverted to protect from potential contamination. COS: PIC relocated and inverted to-go plates.

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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 water bottle stored on prep top table while food was being prepped. CA: Discussed with PIC proper storage or personal drinks in single service cup with lid and straw and stored away from prep areas to prevent contamination.

Dec 4, 2024

Followup

Score: 903 violations

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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 RTE foods (sauces and green onions) stored un reach0in cooler under raw eggs. CA: PIC moved eggs to bottom shelf

Observed RTE cooked chicken stored in direct contact and under containers of raw chicken. CA: PIC moved cooked chicken to top shelf of walk-in

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 RTE foods (sauces and green onions) stored un reach0in cooler under raw eggs. CA: PIC moved eggs to bottom shelf

Observed RTE cooked chicken stored in direct contact and under containers of raw chicken. CA: PIC moved cooked chicken to top shelf of walk-in

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 expired inspection score of 93 posted. Most recent inspection report scoring a C was not displayed. CA: PIC will keep most recent inspection report displayed at all times

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 748 violations

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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 stored under raw chicken in walk-in cooler. CA: PIC moved pork t be above chicken and beef.

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 broken uncooked shell eggs stored above RTE foods in reach-in cooler. CA: PIC moved eggs to bottom shelf of reach-in

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous food (cut cabbage) sitting on counter and temping at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See temp chart. CA: PIC stated food was chopped in last 40mins. PIC moved food to walk-in cooler to cool

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 portion cups of ranch in glass door reach-in cooler temping @ 46F. CA: PIC discarded Observed cups of ranch sitting on front counter temping at 68F. PIC stated ranch was just made. CA: PIC moved to walk-in cooler to cool down

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (house made sauce) improperly hot holding below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Discussed with PIC and it was made less than 2 hours ago, cook will rapidly reheat sauce then use as TPHC

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several TCS foods on counter tops (tso's chicken, egg rolls, spring rolls) temping above 41F and below 135F with no discard time. CA: Discussed time/temp log requirements with PIC. Provided sheet to use as guide

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 microwave with excessive build up and debris. CA: PIC will increase cleaning frequency of microwave.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed large bottle of Ajax soap/degreaser sitting on cooking cart with multiple foods. CA: PIC moved soap to 3 comp dish area

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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 multiple TCS food items stored inside of reach-in cooler without a covering to protect the food from contamination. CA: PIC placed covering on all food items stored inside of the 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 not stored in sanitizer solution between use. CA: PIC placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution.

Aug 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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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 fish stored over multiple ready to eat foods (vegetables, shell eggs, sauces) in the walk in cooler; PIC stated the fish was personal food. CA: Instructed PIC that all raw meats must be placed in the cooler according to minimum internal cook temperatures, including personal food. Raw fish must be stored above raw cut beef. PIC immediately placed the pan of raw fish above the raw beef.