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1422 CHATTAHOOCHEE DR , ROCKMART, GA 30153 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 13, 2026): Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
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B83October 13, 20269 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed multiple TCS items not cold holding at 41 degrees F or below in grill cooler drawers in main kitchen (see temp log). PIC stated some items were there since the night before where others had been placed in there at 9:30 in the morning.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed mango salsa (site-made sauce) and chipotle ranch (TCS keep refrigerated)sauce bottles on prep-top reading above 41f in main kitchen (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed three containers of queso hot holding in warming cabinet in main kitchen area at a temperature less than 135F. (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed plates under steam table with food debris in main kitchen. Observed molcajetes stored on shelf under prep table with standing water by grill in main kitchen. Employee stated he was cleaning earlier and water had gotten on them. Observed prep-top cutting surfaces with heavy staining and scoring in main kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed clean cups stored next to hand wash sink/below soap dispenser in dish pit area, exposed to splash. Observed.
−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 single service containers in main kitchen and lids in server alley not stored covered.
−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)”Observed dumpster doors left open.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Observed vent hood with an accumulation of grease and grease drippings in main kitchen. Sticker on hood indicated next service was due in October.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)”Observed employee phone, speaker and cereal above meat prep station in main kitchen. Observed employee drink with no lid or straw on counter where food prep is done.
−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)”B85January 5, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed queso hot holding in warming cabinet in main kitchen area at a temperature less than 135F. (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed wet cloths sitting on counters in main kitchen and bar areas.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed stirring utensils in bar area stored in water reading 64 degrees F.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed plate stored in rice and to-go containers stored in black beans and enchilada sauce in WIC of main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (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-115-000179. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.