TALLAPOOSA, Haralson County

Mama-N-Em's Southern Kitchen LLC

2754 GA HWY 100 S TALLAPOOSA, GA 30176

Food

Latest score

Jun 11, 2026

City

TALLAPOOSA

County

Haralson

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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 914 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed build up on interior of ice machine.CA: PIC will have cleaned.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back screen door with holes and several live flies in kitchen. CA: Outer openings must be sealed and protected.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(cc) - warewashing, automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dish machine not applying any sanitizer. Dish machine was not in use. CA: Dish machine will be repaired, 3 comp sink will be used.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed excess build up of debris around equipment. CA: Area must remain clean and free of excess build up.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 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 debris buildup on tea nozzles. CA: PIC will have nozzles cleaned and scrubbed nightly.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed spice bottle next to flat top grill without a label. Observed margarine stored next to prep top cooler without a label. CA: PIC labeled items.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed metal pans stacked together while still wet. CA: PIC will make sure that all pans are fully dried before stacking them together.

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 796 violations

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

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dented can of tomatoes on dry storage shelves in main kitchen. CA: PIC chose to discard food.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed norovirus kit in kitchen missing mask and shoe covers. CA: PIC will purchase a new norovirus kit.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rat droppings in dry storage area underneath shelving and on unused plates on the bottom shelf. CA: PIC will discard plates and sweep area to remove evidence of pests. Wright Way Pest Control treats for flies and rodents at restaurant monthly.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed drain pipe for dishwasher and three compartment sink leaking. CA: PIC will contact a plumber about repairing the pipe.

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 buildup of dirt and grease on dry storage and utensil shelving. Observed fan with an accumulation of dust on grate. CA: PIC will have shelves and fan cleaned and scrubbed with a wire brush.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of refuse and grease around dumpster and grease receptacle behind kitchen. CA: PIC will have areas around dumpster cleaned.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken screen door. CA: PIC will repair screen on door and add sweeps to the bottom of both screen doors to minimize openings to the outside.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drain pipe for dishwasher and three compartment sink leaking heavily. CA: PIC will contact a plumber about repairing the pipe.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease buildup on hood vents. CA: PIC will contact hood vent cleaning company to have vents cleaned once every three months.

Apr 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 843 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pot of green beans(50F) in walk in cooler above 41 degrees F after the 6 hour cooling period. CA: PIC chose to discard food.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chemical spray bottles without labels. PIC labeled spray bottles.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live mouse in area holding mop sink. CA: PIC will seal off access hole in the wall under three compartment sink. PIC will contact pest control to target mice and maintain a clean premises to prevent further pest harborage.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed box of napkins stored in floor in storage closet nearest to restrooms. CA: PIC will organize storage area and make sure that all items are stored at least six inches above the floor.