Rome, Floyd County

IHOP

35 RIVERBEND DR ROME, GA 30161

Food
Latest score
98
Apr 15, 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.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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 water accumulation on the bottom of a cooler on the main service line and a wiping cloth being used to absorb the excess moisture. CA: Equipment must be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will have the cooler serviced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

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 an accumulation of used cooking oil/ grease on the ground next to the grease storage receptacle in the dumpster area. CA: Waste storage receptacles and the surrounding areas must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will have the area cleaned and ensure that the cooking oil/ grease receptacle does not contain leaks. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

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 missing floor tiles on the main service line and dish area. CA: Physical facilities must be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will have the missing floor tiles replaced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 865 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 blanched (heated) bacon cooled down in walk in cooler over 6 hours at 56 degrees F at 10 am) CA: Discussed cooling process for blanched bacon and monitoring temperatures during cooling with pic and proper cold holding with pic. COS: pic discarded bacon and will re-train employees

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 sausage links for burritos in pan at 70 degrees F. beside grill. CA: discussed sausage temperature with pic. COS: pic discarded sausage

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water dripping from AC vents onto prep top cooler surface and onto top of microwave and steam table, in dish room (tile with black/pink mold) and throughout the facility including in the dining room. CA: Discussed water drippage above food prep areas and steam table with pic. COS: pic removed food from steam table and will use double boilers and stove top for hot holding, no prepping food at cooler, and cups removed from on top of microwave until repaired properly and re-checked by health dept. CA:

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 build up in back of walk in freezer, several reach in coolers in main kitchen with torn gaskets and fryer not working. CA: Discussed torn gaskets, removing/replacing fryer and ice buildup with pic. COS: PIC has emailed maintenance about torn gaskets and ice buildup will be addressed and re-checked by health dept. Fryer is to be removed and/or replaced within 24 hours.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed ceiling tiles with mold in dish area. CA: Discussed mold with pic. COS: pic will have ceiling tiles replaced, and water dripping issues will be addressed.

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roach bugs in extra container and linen room. CA: PIC has elevated pest control concerns to upper management. PIC will increase frequency of pest control and treat for roaches with pest control company. Once a new pest control plan has been established PIC will contact the Health Department.

Oct 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed unpackaged sliced cheese stored directly on metal shelf in cooler. CA: Discussed proper food storage with PIC. Food must be stored covered and in approved containers. Food must not be stored in direct contact with shelving. PIC discarded food.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic portion cups stored in dry foods. CA: Discussed proper storage of scoops for food to prevent hand contamination. Scoops with handles must be used and the handles must not come into contact with food.