White, Bartow County

North Georgia Mercantile

3351 HWY 411 WHITE, GA 30184

Food
Latest score
96
May 28, 2026
City
White
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.

May 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 jug of milk in RIC not bearing a date mark label. CA: All TCS foods must bear a date marking label, not exceeding 7 days. COS: PIC discarded milk.

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed opened gallon of milk not bearing a date mark label. CA: Discussed with PIC. Unknown when milk was opened and PIC discarded.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw wood in multiple areas throughout the kitchen. CA: Discussed with PIC. All raw wood should be painted/treated so that it is smooth and cleanable.

Jun 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 855 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 (milk, creamer) improperly cold holding above 41F in the reach-in cooler (See temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC. Unknown how long food was out of temperature and PIC discarded. Air temp in the cooler is 46-47F. Cooler cannot be used for holding TCS foods until repaired or replaced (if replacing, new unit must be NSF/ANSI certified commercial, NOT residential) and verified by health department.

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 opened containers of milk and creamer with no marked expiration date. CA: Discussed with PIC. Unknown when milk and creamer was opened and PIC discarded.

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 boxes of single use items stored directly on the floor in the back dry storage room CA: Discussed requirement for boxes of single use items to be stored six inches off the ground. Boxes will be moved.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw wood in multiple areas throughout the kitchen. CA: Discussed with PIC. All raw wood should be painted/treated so that it is smooth and cleanable.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer test strips available in the facility for verifying concentration of sanitizer for the 3 compartment sink or sanitizer buckets. CA: Discussed with PIC. Chlorine test strips will be ordered. Several inspector test strips were left with the PIC.

Nov 6, 2023

Followup

Score: 962 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple working containers of food with no label of common name. CA: Discussed with PIC. Labels will be added.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wood in dish areas and food service area of the kitchen that was raw and unfinished. CA: Discussed with PIC. All raw wood will be coated so that it is smooth and cleanable.

Oct 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 7010 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple cans with dents in the seal. PIC was unaware that cans with dents in the seal or major dents in the side are not safe to use. CA: PIC was made aware that the dented cans cannot be used for food in the facility. A separately labelled shelf for dented cans will be designated. Dented cans can either be discarded or returned to the supplier for a refund.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the PIC has not been sufficiently trained in food safety and is unable to answer questions relevant to the procedures of the facility. CA: Food employees designated as the person-in-charge need to be fully trained in food safety. Employee needs to be re-trained.

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 "OdoBan" in use as a sanitizer for dishes/utensils/equipment and food contact surfaces. The label on the bottle states it is only safe for non-food contact surfaces. CA: Discussed with PIC. Facility will immediately discontinue use of unapproved sanitizer. Chlorine bleach was already available in the facility and PIC will start using this sanitizer. Inspector provided sanitizer test strips but facility will need to purchase their own.

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 opened/prepared containers of potentially hazardous TCS foods in the reach-in cooler that were held past their 7 day expiration (cut lettuce prepped on 10/11 held for 16 days after prep, cut tomatoes prepped on 10/12 held for 15 days after prep, coleslaw prepped on 10/18 held for 9 days after prep. CA: Discussed 7 day date marking requirements with the PIC. Foods were discarded.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no thermometer for measuring internal food temperatures available in the facility. CA: Discussed with PIC. PIC stated that if there are thermometers available she does not have access to them. The facility has no way of monitoring food temps. Health department will follow up.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no internal thermometer in any of the cooler units. CA: Discussed with PIC. All cold holding units must a hanging thermometer placed in the warmest part of the unit.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food service employee with no hair restraint. CA: Discussed with PIC. There are no hair restraints (hat, hair net, visor) available in the facility. Hair restraints must be made available for food service employees in the facility.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food service employee wearing a watch. CA: Discussed with PIC. Watch will be removed to allow for proper hand washing.

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 available at the only hand washing sink in the kitchen. CA: Discussed with PIC. Hot water must be repaired. Health department will re-check.

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 large wheel of moldy cheese stored above facility food in reach-in cooler. PIC stated it was the owner's and for personal use only. CA: Moldy foods, even if for personal use, need to be removed from the kitchen. Employee personal items are to be stored on a designated, labelled shelf below facility food in the cooler.