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HARVEST MOON AT FORREST PLACE

436 BROAD ST , ROME, GA 30161 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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100 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected September 24, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 93

Most recent inspection (September 24, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 86 on October 16, 2024 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

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A100September 24, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

B89March 2, 20265 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed no sanitizer for sanitizing in 3 compartment sink and surfaces.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
Critical (supporting)Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting.

The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events.

PIC could not locate body fluid clean up kit.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteProper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.

Observed personal drink on prep table not in single use cup with lid and straw.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”
RoutinePersonal cleanliness.

Observed food handler with no hair restraint.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”
A100June 10, 2025No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

B86October 16, 20245 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving employee health, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.

Critical (supporting)Pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties.

Observed person in charge unable to demonstrate knowledge and could not answer questions as they related to the food service operations conducted at the establishment including disposition of date marked TCS foods, sanitizing procedure, refusing adulterated food items such as dented cans, and employee health policy. Corrective Action: Discussed and educated PIC on proper disposition of date marked TCS foods. Discussed and educated PIC on preparing sanitizer solutions for tables, counters, etc. Discussed refusing or separating adulterated foods, such as dented cans. Discussed training requirements for employee health policy. PIC must be retrained.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Certified food protection manager.

Observed no certified food safety manager for the facility. Per PIC, they did not know who the posted CFSM certificate belonged to and after speaking with catering director, the CFSM posted was no longer employed. Corrective Action: Discussed CFSM requirements with PIC. At least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be designated as the CFSM. The CFSM must be designated to one food service establishment only. The facility will have 30 days to hire a new CFSM or designate an existing employee to enroll in an approved CFSM training course. Proof of enrollment and/or certification must be provided. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed no handwashing cleanser available at handwashing sink at start of inspection. PIC was actively preparing food items and stated she had been using pink pots and pans detergent located at three compartment sink upon arrival. Corrective Action: Discussed requirement for hand cleaning liquid, power or bar soap to be available at all handwashing sinks with PIC. Hand cleaning liquid was placed at handwashing sink for use by PIC. PIC hand cleaning liquid at sink for regular use.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on sitePersonal cleanliness.

Observed food service employee actively preparing and handling food without effective hair restraint upon arrival to facility. Food service employee had to go to their vehicle outside the facility to retrieve hat at the start of the inspection. Corrective Action: Discussed requirements for using an effective hair restraint at all times when preparing or handling food.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”
RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed daylight at back door to main kitchen. Corrective Action: Discussed repairing or replacing weather stripping/sweet on rear door with PIC. This will be rechecked by the Health Department in 30 days.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”
A92February 5, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.

CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed chlorine sanitizer in dishwasher not at minimum strength. Per the PIC, she washes and rinses in the three compartment sink and sanitizes in the dishwashing machine. Corrective Action: Discussed and educated PIC on minimum concentration for sanitizing dishwasher. PIC placed "out of order" sign on machine and will use the 3-compartment to wash, rinse and sanitize all dishes until the dishwasher has been serviced by a licensed technician.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
CriticalCorrected on siteFood properly labeled; original container.

Observed opened gallon of milk held past expiration date (expires 1/27/24) without date marking. Corrective Action: PIC notified and the milk was discarded. Discussed and educated PIC on discarding items past expiration and/or if past 7 days from the date it was opened, whichever comes first.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”
Critical (supporting)Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

Observed lack of testing strips for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths, manual and mechanical warewashing. Corrective Action: Discussed importance of having testing strips readily available with PIC. PIC will purchase new test strips; however, in the meantime, the Health Department left a handful of testing strips to be used until the facility has proper testing materials. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-057-000454. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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