ROME, Floyd County

DAIRY QUEEN OF ROME (MARTHA BERRY)

4075 MARTHA BERRY HWY ROME, GA 30165

Food
Latest score
95
Feb 17, 2026
City
ROME
County
Floyd
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal drink without lid and straw stored on designated employee personal items table in main kitchen. CA: Personal drinks must be stored in single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands. COS: Personal drink without lid and straw was discarded.

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 ice condensation dripping onto food boxes containing cakes in walk in freezer. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that prevents contamination of food items. COS: No COS observed. PIC will move boxes away from drip or cover them to prevent contamination until walk in freezer is serviced. This will be checked by health dept.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink without lid and straw stored on food prep table during inspection. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employee drink was discarded. Employees were educated on proper use and storage of employee drinks.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed paper towel dispenser not working at 1 of 2 hand sinks in front kitchen area during inspection. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Paper towel dispenser was fixed to allow paper towels to dispense. Employees were educated on ensuring soap and paper towels are available at all hand sinks at all times.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed kitchen employee preparing food with watch on during inspection. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employee was instructed to remove watch and wash hands prior to continuing food prep.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer cloth buckets at 0ppm quat ammonia during inspection. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All sanitizer buckets were changed out and adjusted to 200ppm quat ammonia as required.

Apr 29, 2025

Initial

Score: 872 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: No

Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (hot dog chili) hot holding at a temperature less than 135 deg F after stirring. CA: Discussed hot holding and reheat process with PIC. Because the process of reheating this item was unclear, PIC made the decision to discard and reheat new container of chili from commercial packaging. PIC will retrain all food service employees on hot holding and reheating.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple potentially hazardous ready-to-eat TCS foods opened and not properly date marked. Items included cut lettuce, shredded cheese, and ranch. CA: Discussed date marking procedures and requirements with PIC. Because it was unclear when lettuce and cheese were opened, these items were discarded. The ranch was prepared less than 24-hours prior and was date marked. PIC will retrain all food service employees on date marking.