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130 FELTON DR , ROCKMART, GA 30153 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 29, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Inspection history
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U67October 29, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed employee working register at drive through don gloves without washing hands first to work with food. Observed employee wearing gloves touch her face and not wash hands before handling fries.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed prep-top cutting surfaces stained and heavily scored in main kitchen. Observed microwave interior with an accumulation dried food debris in main kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed TCS foods (shredded lettuce and shredded cheese) not cold held 41°F or below in prep top cooler in main kitchen (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed no EPA registered disinfectant effective for Norovirus in bodily fluid clean up kit.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed the most recent inspection report not posted. 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.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed plastic containers wet stacked on storage shelf by 3 compartment sink in back kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed excessive grease and food debris built up on doors/sides of equipment, on floors/under equipment, and on bulk containers of rice, cinnamon sugar etc. in main kitchen. Observed an accumulation of dust/debris on hood vent filters in main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”This inspection deducted 33 points, but only 29 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
C73October 19, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed tray of chicken pot pies marked discard 10/18 in walk in cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed no EPA registered disinfectant effective for Norovirus in bodily fluid clean up kit.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed prep-top cutting surfaces heavily stained and scored in main kitchen. Observed counters not cleaned to sight and touch and microwave interior with dried food debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed an open bag of cilantro, shredded cheese, container of diced tomatoes not datemarked in lower portion of prep top cooler in main kitchen. Observed 4 ziploc bags of grilled chicken and container of shredded cheese not datemarked in walk in cooler in main kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed vegetables (corn and green beans) hot holding on make line not hot held at 135°F or above in main kitchen (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed door not closed/daylight visible at back door in main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed excessive grease and food debris built up on doors/sides of equipment, on floors/under equipment, and on bulk containers of rice, cinnamon sugar etc. in main kitchen. Observed an accumulation of dust/debris on hood vent filters in main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A91January 29, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed multiple TCS foods not cold held 41°F or below in prep top (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed multiple TCS foods not hot held 135°F or above in steam table in main kitchen.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”A96August 6, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed food employee at prep line in main kitchen wearing bracelet.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed plastic containers wet stacked on storage shelf by 3 compartment sink in main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”A96December 26, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple sanitizer buckets with a ppm lower than manufacturers recommendation. amount of sanitizer throughout the kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”A96May 14, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed two employee drinks stored on prep table.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”A90November 21, 20236 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Observed multiple sanitizer buckets with an immeasurable amount of sanitizer throughout the kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed an employee breading raw chicken and prepping food without a hair restraint on.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed a working fryer without the face plate. Exposed pipes and inside of machine was soiled with excessive food and grease accumulations.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed excessive soil build-up on equipment legs/shelves throughout the facility and on the floors of the walk in units, and excessive grease build up around baseboards. Also observed excessively stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility.
−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 chipped paint, discolored walls, and damaged tiles throughout the kitchen facility; excessive soil build up on floors under equipment and shelving. Hole in ground and wall where mop sink was removed needs to be repaired and patched or replace the mop sink and ensure the areas is sealed and cleaned.
−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)”Observed personal items stored in the walk-in cooler above cole slaw and chicken pot pies.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (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 115-1260. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.