Rome, Floyd County

MCDONALD'S - SHORTER 14376

2215 SHORTER AVE ROME, GA 30165

Food
Latest score
99
May 4, 2026
City
Rome
County
Floyd
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 992 violations

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 dripping onto food boxes in walk-in freezer. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No correction on site can be noted. PIC must have walk-in freezer serviced/repaired. Health dept will return to recheck.

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 reach-in freezer and warmer cabinet out of order. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No correction on site can be noted. PIC must have reach-in freezer and warmer cabinet repaired. Health dept will return to recheck.

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. CA: Discussed having paper towels at hand washing sink and replacing batteries. COS: pic will have batteries replaced and paper towels restocked at hw sink. Health Dept. will re-check paper towel dispenser.

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 bug activity in kitchen. CA: Discussed live bug activity with CFSM COS: pic removed cardboard boxes from kitchen to outside and cleaned/sanitized area beside biscuit prep area and behind equipment. Pest Control will be contacted, and health dept. will check pest control records.

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 reach in freezer door not sealing properly (door warped). CA: Discussed repairing door with pic. COS: pic will have door repaired and health dept. will re-check within 48 hr.

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 buildup on inside of walk-in freezer above boxes of sealed food. CA: Discussed ice buildup and servicing freezer with pic. COS: pic will move boxes of food and have freezer repaired/maintenance has been called to service freezer. Health Dept. will re-check

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 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 potentially hazardous TCS food (commercially packaged creamer - 54 deg F) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice was observed on the top of the cold-holding unit. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. The creamer was discarded and unit was unplugged to allow ice to melt. PIC will monitor unit and will have unit serviced if temperature is not at 41 deg F or below. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed PIC failing to execute responsibilities to ensure safety of food by controlling risk factors and ensuring all employees are properly trained and following food safety guidelines. Risk factors out of compliance included ensuring food service employees are properly trained on cook temperatures and monitoring cooking temperatures of foods known to cause severe foodborne illness, ensuring food contact surface sanitizing solutions are changed within required time or when soiled, monitoring cold-holding equipment to ensure proper cold-holding temperatures for TCS foods, employee health reporting responsibilities and use of hair restraints. Corrective Action: Discussed risk factors for foodborne illness and responsibilities of the PIC. PIC must ensure all employees are properly trained to prepare and handle food safely. The permit holder/CFSM must designate PIC for this kitchen and he/she must be able to demonstrate knowledge of all risk factors for foodborne illness and following food safety guidelines as stated in the Rules and Regulations for Food Service Chapter 511-6-1.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food service employees, including managers, with no hair restraint. Corrective Action: Discussed requirements for proper hair restraints in main kitchen, including hat or hair net, with PIC. PIC will order hair nets to have available when hats or not available for employee use.

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two bottles of peroxide sanitizer stored against kid's meal packaging. CA: PIC removed the bottles of cleaner and relocated them to their proper storage area.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several employees with bracelets and watches while working with food in the prep area. CA: Discussed jewelry restrictions with PIC.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee without hair restraint handling food in prep area. CA: Discussed use of hair restraints for employees who are in direct contact with food.