Carrollton, Carroll County

Samba Loca

104 ADAMSON SQUARE CARROLLTON, GA 30117

Food

Latest score

Feb 9, 2026

City

Carrollton

County

Carroll

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.

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed quat sanitizer buckets reading at 0ppm./ PIC remade all sanitizer buckets with bleach and water.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed residual adhesive and labels present on clean dishes./ remove old labels completely when wash, winse, and sanitizing.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer at bar dish machine.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed prepared foods such as salad dressings with no label./ Must have a label identifying the food.

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 single service bowl stored in breading./ Must use a scoop with a handle that is food grade and can be washed, rinsed, and sanitizied./ PIC discarded bowl

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 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: Yes

Observed in reach in cooler: raw chicken beside raw beef, raw shrimp over mashed potatoes; in walk in cooler: raw bacon beside heavy whipping cream, raw chicken beside raw beef, ready to eat sausage beside raw chicken. PIC moved all items to appropriate locations.

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 black mold like buildup on baffle of ice machine, and all sanitizer buckets at 0 ppm. PIC re-made sanitizer with bleach until dispensers can be fixed.

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 quaternary test strips, no chlorine test strips, and no way to verify the temperature of the dish machine in the kitchen.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 852 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: Yes

Observed desserts stored next to raw lamb and raw beef in walk-in cooler; observed raw steak stored over salmon in reach in drawers./moved to correct location

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed several unlabeled working sprays upstairs; observed stainless steel cleaner stored next to cooking equipment in dry storage shelf./corrected

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 794 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 in reach in cooler: raw chicken above raw steak, raw steak above ready to eat foods; in walk in cooler: raw chicken beside raw steak, raw shelled eggs and raw bacon beside ready to eat foods. PIC moved all items to appropriate location.

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 on counter top: au jus 71F; in reach in cooler in server alley: pico 53F, dairy sauce 53F. PIC discarded items.

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 in steam well: alfredo sauce 108F. PIC moved item to re-heat.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed thawing deli ham without running water in three compartment sink, thawing raw chicken without running water in meat sink, and thawing raw steak on countertop. PIC added running water or moved items to walk in cooler.

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 916 violations

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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 black mold inside ice machine./clean more frequently to prevent built-up; observed no sanitizer registering at 3 compartment sink./contact maintenance for repair observed deli slicer, can opener, meat grinder and sandwich press with old food debris present./clean thoroughly during the washing process

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed basement door, back door leading to outside upstairs and main entrance door with gaps of light present at the bottom and around weather strip./seal tightly or replace weather strip to prevent potential pest entry

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 door handle at reach in freezer in disrepair./replace as needed; observed grease accumulation in and around cooking equipment especially at grill

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 ice built-up in chest freezer./defrost; observed split gasket at reach in cooler in front of grill./replace and clean gaskets to prevent future cooler malfunction

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 chipped and uneven floors in baseman kitchen, observed stained ceiling./repair as needed

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 cell phone stored in dish drying racks./all employee belongings must be stored in a designated area away from foods and foods preps