Ihop Restaurant

981 Cassville-White Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

The IHOP Restaurant, located at 981 Cassville-White Rd in Cartersville, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 23, 2026. This inspection identified one critical and one minor violation related to cold holding temperatures and adequate ventilation. Previous inspections at this Cartersville establishment have also predominantly resulted in low-risk classifications.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Sep 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Violations — Feb 23, 2026 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods in several different cooler units that were improperly cold holding above 41F (see temp log). CA: Cold held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 41F or lower. COS: Food was out of temp for less than 4 hours and was moved to rapidly cool. Discussed ensuring food is at temp when stocked on the prep top cooler, keeping prep top lids down when not in use, not overfilling pans and keeping lids on pans.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed several ceiling vents in the kitchen area with significant dust accumulations on the vent and the surrounding ceiling. Observed fan blowing toward the kitchen that was also heavily soiled with dust build up. CA: Vents shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)