Rome, Floyd County

MOE'S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

101 W FIRST ST ROME, GA 30161

Food
Latest score
89
Jan 6, 2026
City
Rome
County
Floyd
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 898 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food uncovered in walk in cooler (potato salad) and several bags of dry goods in dry storage (brown sugar, etc.) CA: Discussed covering food during storage with pic. COS: pic covered food and will educate staff on keeping food covered.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine interior with pink and black slime build up. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency with pic and pic will increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up. Ice machine was re-checked and clean 1/8. COS: pic will clean today and have health dept. re-check.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed boxes of food with ice buildup inside 2 freezers and ice buildup on bags and boxes, water dripping on boxes of food in walk in cooler. CA: Discussed ice buildup and water dripping in walk in cooler and reach in freezers with pic. COS: pic moved all food from under dripping ice and water in walk in cooler and reach in freezers. Walk in cooler and freezers and reach in cooler in front will be serviced and re-checked by health dept.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed rubber bracelets on CFSM. CA: Discussed personal cleanliness policy and food handlers wearing jewelry with pic. COS: PIC will ensure food handlers are not wearing jewelry in kitchen.

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 cup with no handle stored in dry goods for scooping. CA: Discussed storage of scoops with pic. COS: pic removed cup from food container.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed multiple single service cups and ramekins stored inside food containers. CA: Discussed limitations of single use articles with pic and using washable scoops with handles and serving utensils for continuous dispensing/scooping food with pic. COS: pic removed single use cups and ramekins from food and will purchase scoops with handles.

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 front glass door cooler temperature at 41–42-degrees F throughout inspection, water dripping in walk in cooler and significant ice buildup inside reach in freezers in back storage room. Walk in cooler serviced and will continue to be monitored and serviced as needed. CA: Discussed having all coolers and freezers serviced by licensed cooler repairman. Health Dept. will re-check all coolers and freezers

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cardboard, boxes, empty containers, clutter on floor between walk in cooler and wall in back storage area. CA: Discussed discarding cardboard and clutter with pic. COS: pic will organize and clean up clutter in back storage room.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 853 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed handwash sink in main kitchen and bar area without paper towels for hand drying. CA: PIC PIC stocked hand sink with paper towels.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed sanitizer buckets with sanitizer not reaching the proper parts per million. CA: PIC remade sanitizer at proper ppm.

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 box of lima beans with excessive ice build-up. No food contamination involved. CA: PIC will remove individual bags from box and use pan to collect ice and prevent further ice buildup on product. PIC will have freezer serviced and will notify Health Department upon completion of servicing.

Aug 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 805 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 prep top cooler in main kitchen not cold holding at 41 degrees or below. Milk wash 55, raw fish 55, raw shrimp 54, grilled chicken 57. All TCS foods were prepped less than 1 hour prior. CA: PIC relocated TCS foods to be cooled and cold held at 41 degrees or below. PIC will have cooler serviced and will have cooler rechecked by Health Department.

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 potentially hazardous TCS foods not cold held at 41 degrees or below at prep top cooler near front food service due to overstocking of sauce cups. White Sauce 60 degrees. All TCS foods were prepped less than 1 hour prior. CA: PIC removed sauces and were placed into cooler to be cooled and cold held to 41 dgrees or lower.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwash sink in main kitchen area without paper towels for hand drying. CA: PIC PIC stocked hand sink with paper towels.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer buckets with sanitizer not reaching the proper parts per million. CA: PIC remade sanitizer at proper ppm.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies throughout facility. CA: Discussed prevention methods with PIC and PIC will contact pest control.

Nov 1, 2023

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed several food items in glass cooler beside dish room area holding above 41 degrees F. CA: discussed temperatures with pic-pic discarded food out of temperature

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 foods (pans of quartered chicken) in warmer box not at minimum temperature for hot holding. CA: discussed hot holding with pic-pic reheated chicken to above 165 degrees F and warmer door needs to be repaired

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(g) - handwashing sinks, nos/capacities (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand washing sink blocked in dish area with dirty utensils and hand washing sink blocked with sauce bottles in bar area. CA: discussed having hand washing sink accessible at all times with pic

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 chlorine sanitizing machine not testing at minimum ppm. CA: discussed sanitizer with pic-pic called to have machine serviced.