Martin's (West Ave)
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
74
Score
MARTIN'S, located at 1214 W Ave Ave in Cartersville, GA, underwent a food service inspection on November 5, 2025, which resulted in a moderate risk score of 74. This inspection identified one critical violation and three minor violations, including issues with food storage, cold holding temperatures, and required postings. Across five recorded inspections, MARTIN'S has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
74
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
43
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Nov 5, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pans of gravy on the steamwell and sliced cheese in the ice bath stored uncovered. Observed ice bin at the drive thru left open while not in use. CA: Food shall be stored covered to prevent overhead contamination. COS: Employee put lids on pans.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper cold holding of potentially hazardous TCS foods (milk/egg mix and sliced tomatoes). See temp log. CA: Cold held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 41F or lower. COS: PIC discarded food.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the current inspection report not posted where it is visible to the public at the drive thru window or at the walk-up window. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. COS: PIC given two copies of the current inspection to be displayed upon receipt.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone stored on dough mixer. CA: Employee personal items are to be stored in separate, designated areas. COS: Cellphone was relocated.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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