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Captain D's - Rockmart
1300 CHATTAHOOCHEE DR , ROCKMART, GA 30153 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on April 30, 2026, scoring 65/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 93. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (May 11, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving pest control.
Inspection history
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A93May 11, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving pest control.
Observed cook wearing a watch and bracelet while making orders in main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed daylight at bottom corner and between seam of back door in main kitchen area.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed scoop for frozen okra stored with handle in food product in reach in cooler and foam single use cup used as scoop for frozen shrimp in walk in freezer in main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”U65April 30, 202612 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed employee come from front food service with chemical spray bottle in hand, grab a container raw chicken to discard in the back and proceed to put on gloves to handle corn on the cob in main kitchen area without washing hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed handwash sink in main kitchen not stocked with paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed food contact surfaces such as counters and interiors of coolers not cleaned to sight and touch. Observed ice scoop for bulk ice machine stored on top of equipment surface (not cleaned to sight and touch).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed multiple food items (popcorn shrimp, raw fish, raw chicken, gumbo, etc.) stored uncovered in reach in freezer, reach in cooler, lower portion of prep top cooler and walk in cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed sanitizer bucket on reach in cooler countertop surface.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed fish stored in lower portion of prep top cooler with water that leaked from unit. Observed box of crab stored on floor in walk in freezer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed food employee not wearing hair restraint in main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed daylight at bottom of backdoor in main kitchen area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed multiple plastic trays wet stacked by 3 compartment sink in main kitchen area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed floors, wall and sides of equipment with an accumulation of grease and food debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed outdoor dumpster missing the drain plug.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”Observed outdoor dumpster with no lid and door open.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”B80October 6, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed raw catfish, tilapia and chicken tenders cold holding above 41°F (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed rice and green beans hot holding below 135°F (See temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed bulk ice machine not cleaned at a frequency necessary to be maintained clean to sight and touch. Observed tea nozzles in front food service area with an accumulation of debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed chemical spray bottled stored on prep top and sanitizer bucket stored on RIC beside breading.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed food employee not wearing hair restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”A91February 13, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed multiple TCS food items improperly cold holding in breading cooler and prep top/prep top underneath at temperatures higher than 41 degrees.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”A96July 11, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving pest control and garbage & waste.
Observed back door with large gap underneath.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed outdoor dumpster with no lid and drain plug.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(f) - outside receptacles, design & construction (c)”A96January 10, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed drink nozzles at drive thru and in lobby not cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight and tough.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, 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-115-000074. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.