Rome, Floyd County

LANDMARK RESTAURANT

2740 MARTHA BERRY HWY ROME, GA 30165

Food

Latest score

Apr 28, 2026

City

Rome

County

Floyd

Inspections

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 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 906 violations

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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 high temp sanitizing machine not reaching minimum temperature required for sanitizing dishes. CA: High Temperature sanitizing machine must be testing at the minimum temperature required per GA Food Code and manufacturer instructions. COS: pic will have machine/booster serviced. Health Dept. will re-check

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several food items not labeled (powdered sugar, sauce bottle) CA: Food containers must be labeled with common name of product. COS: pic labeled food container.

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 scoops stored with handles touching food (rice, flour and sugar). CA: Scoops must be stored with handles above the food. COS: pic removed scoops.

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 several reach in coolers. CA: Gaskets must be maintained in good repair. COS: pic has ordered and will have them replaced. Health Dept. will re-check.

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 door in poor repair. CA: Equipment must be maintained in good repair. COS: PIC has plan to replace freezer door in 60 days. Health Dept. will re-check.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(y),(z),(aa),(bb) - warewashing machine, data plate, internal baffles, temperature md, heaters & baskets (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed data plates on ware washing machine in poor repair (not legible/faded) and water not reaching minimum temperature from manifold for washing or rinse. CA: Ware washing machines must have legible data plates. COS: pic will have dish machine data plates replaced. Health Dept. will re-check

CA: Ware washing machines must

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 838 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed large container of gravy cooled from day before at 43 degrees F in walk in cooler. CA: Discussed 2 step cooling process with pic and monitoring cooling process until food reaches minimum 41 degrees F with pic. COS: pic discarded gravy.

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 bleach sanitizer solution used for wiping tables not at minimum ppm. CA: Discussed bleach minimum ppm with pic. COS: pic remade bleach solution and tested to minimum 50 ppm

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 high temperature dish washer not reaching minimum 180 degrees F during multiple tries. CA: Discussed minimum 180 degrees F temperature on temperature gauge with pic. COS: PIC will have machine serviced and health dept. will re-check

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 food scoop handles for chicken salad and potato salad, tuna salad, rice pilaf in bottom of cooler, cooked diced potatoes in large container stored down in food in prep top cooler. CA: Discussed storage of scoops with handle out of food with pic. COS: Pic removed scoops and washed and will store properly. Longer scoops or serving utensils recommended to pic

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 standing water in bottom of salad prep top cooler (no food contamination). CA: Discussed having cooler serviced with pic. COS: pic will have 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 torn gaskets on reach in glass cooler. CA: Discussed replacing torn gaskets with pic. COS: pic will order new gaskets for cooler. health dept. will re-check

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(f) - warewashing sink, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. CA: Discussed proper order of washing pots and pans in 3 compartment sink. COS: pic showed understanding of wash, rinse and sanitizing as last step (no rinsing of sanitizer) air drying

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(r),(s) - frequency, removal of refuse, recyclables and returnables often enough to minimize odors and attracting pests; receptacles or vehicles, removal from premises in approved manner (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dumpster area not covered with lid (possibly needs replacing), and piled up boxes, debris, flies covering area. CA: Discussed maintaining dumpster area to prevent buildup of debris, boxes and etc. COS: pic will have dumpster lid replaced if needed and clean area for proper disposing of recyclables and prevention of flies/pest. Health dept. will re-check

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 805 violations

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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 sausage patties in pan on left side of grill that was not turned on held below 135 degrees F. CA: discussed hot holding with pic-pic chose to discard sausage patties.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rice cooling at 88 degrees F over 2 hours. CA: discussed 2 step cooling process with food handler and rice was discarded

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 drinks in open cup on prep surface while working with food. CA: discussed personal drinks with pic-pic discarded drinks-all personal drinks should be in single use cup with lid and straw and located away from food prep area.

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 food in walk in cooler pulled from freezer with no date of when food was cooked/prepared or frozen as well as no pull date. CA: discussed date marking all food prepared or cooked in house with pic-pic discarded all bags of food in walk in cooler and salads not date marked from day before in reach in cooler. Discussed all food placed into freezer should be date marked and when pulled from freezer-a pull date should also be included

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 food scoops with handles down in food on prep top cooler and in dry food. CA: discussed storage of scoops with pic-pic removed and washed properly and will educate staff.

Jun 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 828 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw fish stored above baked potatoes in reach in cooler. CA: discussed separation with pic-pic removed wrapped baked potatoes

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 food handler eating while working in kitchen. CA: discussed employee eating designated areas with pic and employee washed hands after food was removed from kitchen

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed several wet wiping cloths lying on prep surfaces. CA: Discussed storage of wiping cloth with pic-pic placed into sanitizer 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 torn gaskets on several cold hold units. CA: discussed replacing torn gaskets with pic

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 ice building up inside walk in freezer and door and floor in poor repair. CA: discussed replacing door and repairing floor with pic

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed front of grill/stove and filter at bottom of grill with food/grease build up and no proper cover CA: discussed cleaning and having proper cover for equipment for cleanability with pic (2 weeks)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dumpster area with buildup of grease and boxes and grease holder left open. CA: discussed cleaning area and maintaining area with pic-pic will clean and address flies in area

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 not cleanable when replaced. CA: discussed replacing non approved ceiling tiles with pic-pic will replace with cleanable ceiling tiles

Oct 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 867 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

observed several containers of food in reach in freezer not covered. CA: discussed uncovered food storage with pic-pic covered pans of food in freezer

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 high temp sanitizing machine not reaching minimum temperature for sanitizing. CA: pic called to have machine repaired-using 3 compartment sink for sanitizing and once repaired will have re-checked by health dept.

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 milk/cheese not dated once opened in reach in coolers and several pans of food not date marked on make table or in reach in coolers (baked potatoes, rice). CA: discussed date marking wit pic-pic discarded

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed soiled/wet wiping cloths used for wiping spills/counters not kept in sanitizer solution between use. CA: discussed storage of wiping cloths with pic-cloths were removed from food handlers and counters.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice build up on inside of reach in freezer and water dripping in front service area reach in cooler, torn gaskets on reach in cooler. CA: discussed repairing/replacing cooler gaskets, doors, or cooler

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(y),(z),(aa),(bb) - warewashing machine, data plate, internal baffles, temperature md, heaters & baskets (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed temperature dials not working for the wash cycle. CA: discussed repairing/replacing dish machine with pic

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several shelving with food build up in baking area. CA: discussed cleaning frequency with pic-pic will clean more frequently (every night area should be cleaned)