Santana Mini Mart Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
74
Score
Santana Mini Mart Restaurant, located at 114 Merchant Sq in Cartersville, Georgia, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 17, 2025. This inspection identified one major and four minor violations, including issues related to adequate handwashing facilities, food storage, and contamination prevention. Previous inspections for this food service establishment have predominantly been low-risk.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
74
Jun 10, 2025
Followup
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
86
May 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
41
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Nov 17, 2025 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at hand sink in kitchen area while facility was in operation. CA: Hot water must be supplied at hand sinks at all times while in operation. COS: PIC turned hot water for hand sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lid of ice bin at drink station opened while not being actively used. CA: All food must remain covered while stored. COS: PIC closed ice bin lid.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice in direct contact with RTE foods in prep top cooler. CA: Ice may only be used as an ingredient, or indirect contact with food. COS: PIC removed pans with ice in direct contact with food.
511-6-1.04(4)(i)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed absorbent towels in direct contact with tortilla mix/flour. CA: Absorbent materials should not be used in food storage. COS: PIC removed towels and replaced with parchment paper.
511-6-1.04(4)(l)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several pans wet stacked on storage shelving. CA: All dishes must be completely air-dried prior to stacking. COS: PIC unstacked dishes to air dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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