Carrollton, Carroll County

La Trattoria on the Square

120 ALABAMA ST CARROLLTON, GA 30117

Food

Latest score

Jan 6, 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.

Jan 6, 2026

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 raw sausage stored above shelled eggs, raw chicken beside raw fish, and raw veal beside sauce. PIC moved items to appropriate locations.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scrub pad at handwash sink beside back door. PIC removed item.

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 823 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 directly stacked over scallops; raw salmon beside heavy cream and other ready to eat foods; observed in two door reach in cooler cooked sausage stored in the same container as raw ground beef./PIC corrected

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: Yes

Observed ice machine with black build-up present./ clean more frequently.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roach activity near hand washing sink by dish rack./pest control records up to date as of 6/25/25. Clean old food debris to minimize pests

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 809 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed preptop and reach in cooler unit holding an ambient temperature of 50F. PIC discarded all out of temp TCS foods.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked foods in reach in cooler covered and cooling too slowly. / PIC moved cooked chicken to a shallow pan and set in freezer until it reached a proper cold holding temperature, 35F. Observed Penne pasta in individually wrapped portions in a deep container. Penne did not cool quickly.

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 ice machine with black build-up present./ clean more frequently.

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 ice machine with black build-up present./ clean more frequently.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light present at back door along sides./ replace weather stripping to reduce pest entry.

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 test strips for sanitizer buckets or dish machine./ use chlorine test strips when preparing sanitizer with bleach or chlorine products.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed microwave in disrepair with duct tape./ replace. all cooking equipment must be made of a durable, non-porous, smooth surface that can be sanitized.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease and other buildup present in walls of main kitchen./ clean more frequently.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee drink on soda syrups in main kitchen./ Employee drinks must be below or 6 inches separated from all food items.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 775 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 coolers: raw ground beef beside cheese, raw pork beside milk, raw pork beside spinach; on counter: shelled eggs above breading & noodles; in thaw sink: raw sausage with raw calamari; in prep top cooler: raw bacon behind tomatoes. PIC moved all items to appropriate locations.

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 multiple pans of cooked noodles on counter at 63F, 64F, and 59F. PIC discarded items.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed box of bread and box of onions stored on floor in kitchen. PIC moved items to appropriate location.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed old inspection with score of 92-A posted; most recent inspection was 87-B.

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 chlorine test strips for sanitizer buckets and dish machine.

Oct 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 879 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed ravioli and cheese sticks uncovered at reach in freezer./cover all foods to prevent contamination and frost

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 black mold present at ice machine; observed old food debris in clean pans and dishes; observed no sanitizer registering at three compartment sink; observed in use spoon with handle touching food in cooked pasta./clean ice machine more frequently, remove all old food debris on clean dishes during the washing process, contact Ecolab for proper sanitizer strength; keep sanitizer test strips on hand to test frequently; keep in use utensils out of food contact surfaces

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed back door leading to outside with gap of light present at the top; observed gap of light present at the main entrance door and side door./seal with weather strip to prevent potential pest entry

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several in use knives stored on prep top coolers./keep all knives in magnetic strip or in a designated area

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: Yes

Rust present on shelving./Refinish or replace, observed grease splatter on walls around cooking equipment such as grill stove and fryers./clean as needed

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed active leak in dishwashing machine./repair; observed no test strip present to test proper sanitizer strength./obtain test strips to test sanitizer frequently

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

split gasket present at reach in freezer next to fryers./replace gasket

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

clean walls behind three compartment sink and dish washing machine./ observed red sauce splattered inside reach in cooler./clean as needed

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

Stained ceiling tiles in main kitchen area; observed ceiling tile missing by dish washing area; tile missing by prep top cooler next to stove; observed missing tile in bar area./repair as needed