Rome, Floyd County

ANA'S BY THE RIVER

315 BROAD STREET ROME, GA 30161

Food
Latest score
93
Dec 16, 2025
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.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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 multiple hand sinks not accessible for employee use during inspection. Hand sink at dining waitress area was blocked with boxes. Employee restroom had no running water due to plumbing issues with faucet. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employees relocated boxes so that hand sink at waitress station was accessible. Licensed plumber will be contacted for repairs to hand sink faucet at employee restroom. This will be rechecked.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoops without handles stored in various food items throughout kitchen. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All unapproved scoops will be removed, discarded and replaced with proper scoops with handles.

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: Yes

Observed broken handle on large 3 door reach-in cooler. Observed condensation leak with water accumulation in 2 of 3 reach in coolers at main kitchen.
Corrective Action: Discussed with CFSM. Licensed professional will be contacted for service and repairs of all coolers. This will be rechecked.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 874 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Improper cooling of potentially hazardous, TCS foods observed in main reach-in cooler during inspection. Multiple previously cooked food items stored in tightly sealed containers measured above 41 degrees after over 12 hours in cooler. Soup- 48 degrees, Chicken Wings- 47 degrees, Rotini Pasta- 46 degrees, Linguini Pasta- 45 degrees, spaghetti- 44 degrees, and Pork BBQ- 43 degrees. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All improperly cooled food items were found to be stored in cooler over 12 hours and were discarded. Employees were educated on proper cooling of TCS foods within 6 hours using the 2 step method. Foods to be cooled should be separated into small portions and shallow, uncovered containers in ice baths to allow proper cooling to 41 degrees.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor in main kitchen area. Observed used wiping cloths stored on shelves or counters between uses. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Sanitizer buckets were moved to shelves off the floor. All wiping cloths were placed fully in the sanitizer solution.

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 gaskets on salad prep cooler in main kitchen. Observed broken handle on large 3 door reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: Discussed with CFSM. Gaskets will be ordered and installed. Door handle will be replaced by licensed technician. This will be rechecked.

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 accumulation of condensation at bottom of salad prep cooler and sandwich prep cooler in main kitchen. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Licensed professional will be contacted for repairs and service of both units. This will be rechecked.

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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 black buildup on interior food contact surfaces of ice machine. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employees were assigned to clean and sanitize these areas. Ice machine will be completely drained, cleaned and sanitized at close of business. This should be done frequently to prevent buildup.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishwasher not operating properly. Sanitizer measured at 0ppm chlorine after running several cycles. Sanitizer was also primed multiple times. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Licensed professional will be contacted for immediate service of dishwasher. 3 compartment sink must be used for manual washing and sanitizing of dishes. Employees were instructed not to use this unit until properly serviced and re-checked by Health Dept to ensure final rinse at 50ppm chlorine.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed standing water and black buildup on bottom of beverage cooler at front kitchen area. Several food items stored in contact with black buildup on the bottom of this cooler such as desserts in to-go containers, gallons of milk, and bottled drinks. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All food items were removed from this unit. No direct contamination of food was observed. All desserts were discarded, outer surfaces of drink containers were cleaned and sanitized. Employees were instructed not to use this unit for food storage until it has been properly cleaned, sanitized, and serviced to eliminate standing water. This will be rechecked.

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 946 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor in main kitchen area. Observed used wiping cloths stored on the counter top between use. Observed in-use wiping cloth partially hanging out of the sanitizer bucket near salad prep area. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. The sanitizer buckets were moved to shelves off the floor. All wiping cloths were placed fully in the sanitizer solution.

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 current inspection report not posted in public view. Corrective Action: PIC notified. Current inspection report was posted as required.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed permit not posted in public view. Corrective Action: PIC notified. The permit was posted as required.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoops without handles stored in dry food items in main kitchen. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All unapproved scoops will be removed, discarded and replaced with proper scoops with handles.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(o) - equipment openings, closures and deflectors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged or missing gaskets on all reach in coolers in main kitchen. Observed broken handle on large 3 door reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: Discussed with CFSM. Gaskets will be ordered and installed. Door handle will be replaced by licensed technician. This will be rechecked.

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 standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler at salad prep station. Observed leak from top of large 3 door reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Work orders will be submitted to have both coolers serviced and repaired by a licensed professional. This will be rechecked.

Dec 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 7811 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

Improper cold holding of potentially hazardous, TCS food items above 41 degrees observed during inspection. Chopped Tomatoes- 54 degrees and Sliced Lettuce- 59 degrees in container on prep table at grill. Multiple made-in-house sauces stored at room temperature on prep top sandwich cooler. Honey Mustard- 61 degrees and Thousand Island- 63 degrees. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All out of temp TCS food items were found to be less than 2 hours old and were placed back in reach-in coolers for rapid cooling to 41 degrees. Employees were instructed to maintain all TCS foods at 41 degrees or below at all times.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Improper cooling of potentially hazardous, TCS foods observed in main reach-in cooler during inspection. Tightly sealed container of fettucine noodles measured at 90 degrees. Sealed container of tri colored rotini noodles measured at 61 degrees. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Spaghetti noodles were found to have been cooked over 2 hours earlier and were discarded because they had not cooled to 70 degrees as required. Rotini noodles were cooked approximately 2 hours earlier and were placed uncovered in the freezer for rapid cooling to 41 degrees. Employees were educated on proper cooling of TCS foods within 6 hours using the 2 step method. Foods to be cooled should be separated into small portions and shallow, uncovered containers to allow proper cooling to 41 degrees

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 black buildup on interior food contact surfaces of ice machine. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employees were assigned to clean and sanitize these areas. Ice machine will be completely drained, cleaned and sanitized at close of business. This should be done frequently to prevent buildup.

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 black buildup on dispensing nozzles of customer beverage station. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employees were assigned to clean and sanitize nozzles. This should be done daily to prevent buildup.

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 large containers of raw chicken breasts stored on top of dishwasher with clean dishes stored inside. Observed food workers preparing multiple containers of chicken in dish room where clean dishes are stored. Observed multiple containers of used dry batter for food stored on shelves with clean dishes. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employees were stopped immediately from all food prep and battering in dish washing area and all food items were removed. All potentially contaminated dishes and surfaces in dish room were cleaned and sanitized.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle of unknown cleaning chemical stored on top of prep top sandwich cooler. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Spray bottle was relocated to designated area away from food and food prep surfaces.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration for cloth bucket in kitchen area too strong. Bucket was measured at > 200 ppm chlorine. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All cloth buckets were changed out and adjusted to 100ppm chlorine as required.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple commercially prepared food items throughout facility with expired dates. Cottage Cheese Use By: 12/10/23, Buttermilk Use By: 11/15/23, and Potato Salad Use By: 12/17/23. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All expired food products were discarded.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed various individual sauces in reach in cooler with no label for identification. Observed various bottles of made in house sauces at prep top sandwich station with no name labels. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employees were assigned to label all sauces and bottles according to their common name.

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: Yes

Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler at salad prep station. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Work order will be submitted to have cooler serviced and repaired by a licensed professional. This will be rechecked.

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: Yes

Observed damaged or missing gaskets on all reach in coolers in main kitchen. Observed broken handle on large 3 door reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: Discussed with CFSM. Gaskets will be ordered and installed. This will be rechecked.