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519 SHORTER AVENUE , ROME, GA 30161 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 24, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B81July 24, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed large carton of raw shelled eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods in reach-in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed TCS foods held above 41°F in reach-in cooler and ice bath near grill (raw shelled eggs=64°F and sliced cheese=56°F).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed both walk in freezers with ice build-up. The outdoor freezer had severe ice build-up on the floors and the indoor freezer had ice build-up dripping onto food boxes.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed reach-in cooler in drive thru area out of order.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed walk-in cooler door not closing properly. (Internal ambient temperature=41°F).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed torn gasket on reach-in cooler beside prep table in main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A93January 12, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Improper thawing methods observed during inspection. Several packages of frozen, commercially prepackaged chili were stored in warming pass-through unit to thaw. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Packages of chili were found to still be frozen at less than 32 degrees. Chili was relocated to double boiler on stove top to be properly reheated to 135 degrees. Employees were educated on proper methods for thawing frozen foods, including placing in reach-in coolers in advance or thawing during the cooking process.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed ice buildup on floor and on boxes of food in walk in freezer. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. No direct contamination of food was observed. Discussed relocating all food items away from condensation leak. Walk-In freezer should be serviced by a licensed professional and all ice must be removed. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”Observed sanitizer cloth buckets not at proper strength during inspection. Multiple buckets measured at 0 ppm quat ammonia. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. It was discovered that sanitizer dispenser at 3-comartment sink was empty. Dispenser was re-filled and all cloth buckets were properly adjusted to 300ppm quat ammonia.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed improper storage of food utensils between uses. Several utensils at cookline were stored in standing water at 71 degrees. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All scoops were taken to dishwashing area to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Employees were educated on storing scoops between uses in a clean, dry location or in water at 135 degrees or above.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed improper storage of single-use items during inspection. Several boxes of straws, to-go boxes, cups, and other items stored directly on floor in outside dry storage building. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employees were assigned to relocate all single use items to shelves off the floor. Single use items must be stored 6 inches off the floor at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”B87May 15, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed a pan of raw sausage patties stored over boxes of ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed handwashing sink blocked by brooms and without paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”A97October 21, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed food debris accumulation in prep top cooler and reach in cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Observed dust and debris buildup on several ceiling tiles and vents on ceiling in main kitchen and dry storage area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A99February 20, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving facility upkeep.
Observed dust and debris buildup on several ceiling tiles and vents on ceiling in main kitchen and dry storage area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”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-057-000623. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.