Rome, Floyd County

JAPAN CAFÉ

2770 MARTHA BERRY HWY, SUITE 840 ROME, GA 30165

Food
Latest score
91
Jan 21, 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 21, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 rice on steam table held below 135 degrees F. less than 4 hours CA: Temperature controlled foods for safety must be held at a minimum 135 degrees F when hot holding. COS: pic reheated rice to 168 degrees F on grill.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 863 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed time as a public health control log with the standing water used for storing in-use utensils started at opening (11am) at 71 deg F. CA: Discussed proper use of time as a public health control with PIC. Time cannot start until water is at a minimum temperature of 135 deg F. PIC discarded water and heated new container on grill temp to a minimum temp of 135 F. PIC must either use clean and dry container to store utensil or they must properly hold water at 135 deg F.

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

Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. PIC reported the solutions were made with bleach, soap and water. Corrective Action: Discussed proper preparation of chlorine sanitizing solution at 50-100 ppm with PIC. PIC discarded the solution and remade the sanitizer buckets at proper minimum strength, 50-100 ppm.

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 metal shelf with warming lamps in front grill area covered with foil and clear tape. Per PIC, they use the foil to cover the underside due to difficulty cleaning. CA: Discussed repairing or replacing covers for fixtures or replacing fixtures with approved NSF-ANSI certified equipment. PIC will have 30 days to repair or submit plans for replacement with the Health Department.

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food debris (cooked noodles, cabbage) in front handwashing sink drain. Per PIC, they will use the handwashing sink to rinse off their rags. CA: Discussed proper use of handwashing sink with PIC. The handwashing sink may not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. PIC cleaned and sanitized the handwashing sink with an approved sanitizer and will train staff.

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 in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees F. CA: Discussed with PIC. Water was discarded and utensil was properly washed, rinsed and sanitized. Discussed the use of small crock to properly hot hold utensil. If PIC would like to use time as a public health control, it must be added to their written procedure and time must start when the water is at a minimum temperature of 135 deg F.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed floors and walls with food and debris build-up in front and main kitchen. Build-up was also noted on non-food contact surfaces of equipment. CA: Discussed cleaning procedures and frequency with PIC. CFSM will retrain employees and implement a cleaning schedule for maintaining the kitchen.

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 863 violations

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 improper separation of raw animal foods in prep top cooler. A pan of raw chicken was stored behind raw beef. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. The raw beef was moved behind the raw chicken to prevent cross contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed buckets of toxic chemical (bleach water) without label of common name. Corrective Action: Discussed with PIC. Buckets were labeled with the common name.

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 in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective Action: Discussed with PIC. Water was discarded and utensil was washed, rinsed and sanitized.