Rome, Floyd County

PICK O'DELI MARKET @ RIVERSIDE, LLC

595 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY NE ROME, GA 30161

Food
Latest score
83
Mar 9, 2026
City
Rome
County
Floyd
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 834 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS food held above 41 degrees F in reach in cooler in salad bar cooler. CA: Cold held food must be maintained at minimum 41 degrees F COS: pic placed food into walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Cooler to be serviced and re-checked by health Dept. 3/10/36 Salad bar glass door cooler re-checked by health Dept.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS food hot held below 135 degrees F on steam table in to go area and on main service line. (fried chicken and fried pork chops, fried salmon patties) CA: Hot held foods must be maintained at minimum 135 degrees F temperature. COS: pic reheated food held less than 4 hours to 165 degrees F TPHC procedure implemented for specific foods and locations.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand washing sink in dish washing area blocked by stacked buckets. CA: Hand washing sinks must be accessible at all times for employees. COS: pic removed buckets.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food date marked with discard date of 2/28. CA: Food must be discarded in 7 days of preparation/cooking of first ingredient. COS: pic discarded chili and au jus.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 826 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple dented cans stored on dry storage racks. CA: Discussed dented cans with pic. COS: PIC removed dented cans and discarded them. PIC will monitor employees and train on dented cans.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed can opener with dried black build up. CA: Discussed cleaning procedures with pic. COS: PIC had employees clean properly and re-checked by me

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed containers with bleach water without labels and some with old food labels. CA: Discussed labeling working sanitizing solution buckets for wiping cloths with name of sanitizer (bleach, etc.) with pic. COS: PIC labeled buckets and will have employee remove food labels from buckets.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed walk in freezer temperature rise from 37 degrees F to 60 degrees F during inspection and inside dripping water. CA: Discussed freezer temperature and water dripping with pic. COS: PIC removed food boxes from under dripping water and called to have freezer serviced immediately. Health Dept. will re-check freezer and documenatation

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in cooler in to go salad area ambient air temperature going up to 50 degrees F. CA: Discussed cooler temperature with pic. COS: PIC removed dressings that had been placed into the cooler less than 30 minutes and cake slices less than 1 hr. into another cooler. PIC is having cooler serviced and health dept. will re-check

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk in cooler temperature open and closed during truck delivery not in need of servicing to help ambient air temperature to maintain 36-38 to degrees F to prevent food from going out of temperature during frequent open and closing. CA: Discussed having cooler serviced with pic. COS: PIC will have cooler serviced and health dept. will re-check walk in cooler.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 866 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several pans of country fried steak and hamburger steak held below 135 degrees F on steam table. Observed pan of cooked okra held below 135 degrees F in warming cabinet. CA: Discussed hot holding with pic- pic reheated all food items to above 165 degrees F.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several pans of Brunswick stew cooled from night before at 47 and 61 degrees F. CA: Discussed 2-step cooling process with pic-pic discarded stew and will educate food handler on 2 step cooling process and monitoring cooling foods (ice wands, etc. can help cool soups and stews)

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hot water pressure at several hand washing sinks not adequate (handwashing sink in bakery prep station, handwashing sink at to-go station) and faucets in need of repair (vegetable prep sink.) CA: Discussed repairing faucets with pic

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged/torn gasket on walk-in cooler and gasket on warming unit holding bread not sealing with large gap. CA:Discussed replacing gaskets with pic for proper sealing of all cold hold and hot holding units with Denise

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(g) - wood, use limitation (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wood used for storage area on right entry to kitchen with aluminum pans not sealed for proper cleaning. CA: discussed sealing wood with Denise

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cardboard on floor at fryer area and aluminum foil around equipment. CA: discussed approved materials with pic-pic to remove cardboard and aluminum foil and replace with durable, cleanable, rubber mat on floor and clean around equipment more often.

May 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 894 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken prep cooler in kitchen holding milk and other food above 41 degrees F. and top is broken and cannot be closed properly, and outer thermometer gauge is flashing and broken CA: discussed replacing cooler (cooler is poor condition)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several pans of food on steam table holding below 135 degrees F before and after opening. CA: discussed hot holding with pic-pic reheated food to 165 degrees F in oven or fryer. Educated staff on taking temperatures when pulling food from warmer before placing on steam table and
keeping fans from directly blowing on hot held food.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed inspection report not posted in a conspicuous location for public to view upon entering facility. CA: discussed location of inspection report and permit with Denise

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed torn gaskets on front dessert cooler, freezer door and reach in cooler for raw chicken prep in poor condition and in need of replacement. CA: CA: discussed replacing freezer door and torn gaskets and reach in cooler with Denise and time frame for replacement of each item noted. Will check on progress 5/13/24

Sep 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 8010 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods in walk in cooler held above 41 degrees F. CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded several food items and other food was placed into freezer or other coolers while walk in cooler gets serviced and re-checked.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several pans of food held in warmer cabinet less than 135 degrees F and on to go area steam table. CA: discussed hot holding with pic. Pic reheated all food to 165 degrees F

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed large quantity of cooked squash in bus tub not reaching 70 degrees within 2 hr in chill blaster. CA: discussed 2 step cooling process with pic-pic discarded

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed baked chicken cooled down in walk in cooler with a date from prior to today at 64 degrees F. CA: discussed cooling with pic -pic discarded.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

CFSM failed to supervise and instruct food service employees in the techniques of sanitary food handling and proper maintenance of the facility. CA: discussed responsibilities of the CFSM and educated employees while in facility. Risk factors were corrected while in facility

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed large quantities of mac n cheese in large bus tubs cooling in chill blaster that was not sealing properly. CA: discussed cooling methods with pic-pic placed into smaller quantities and put into ice baths. (PIC should monitor temperatures and times of food cooling)

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken livers thawing in produce sink. CA: discussed designated produce sink can only be used for produce only and must be labeled at all times for produce. PIC removed chicken and cleaned and sanitized produce sink.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed door on reach in cooler not sealing or closing and cooler for raw chicken prep area for fryers. CA: discussed repairing cooler with pic-cooler cannot be used until re-checked after repairs.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand washing sink about to fall off wall in kitchen beside fryer. CA; discussed repairing hw sink with pic

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chill blaster door not sealing at all at top corner. CA: discussed replacing gaskets with pic-pic will have gaskets replaced