Rome, Floyd County

JEFFERSON'S

340 BROAD STREET ROME, GA 30161

Food
Latest score
91
Jan 15, 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.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(g) - records, creation, & retention (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed tag dates not recorded of last one sold for raw oysters. CA: Discussed with pic, dates of last one sold must be recorded on tags for raw oysters. Re-check of records 1/30/26 Dates were noted on Tags to be kept for 90 days. COS: pic will monitor tags and re-train staff on recording dates on tags that are maintained for 90 days. Health Dept. will re-check dates recorded in 30 days.

May 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 ranch dressing held in cups on top of food in prep top cooler (61 degrees F). CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded dressing and will educate food handler on where to properly cold hold food in prep top

Sep 18, 2024

Followup

Score: 911 violation

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 open bag of frozen pretzel bites stored in container with frozen fish bites. CA: discussed separation with pic-pic discarded pretzels.

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 7413 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 sauces held above 41 degrees F under prep table that are to be refrigerated after opening. CA: discussed cold holding sauces with pic-pic discarded sauces

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 food (sliced cheese) in top cold holding drawer holding food above 41 degrees F. CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic moved cheese and drawer that has a large gap and not closing/sealing properly to be serviced and repaired (no food can be stored in ch drawer until repaired)

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 food in steam well held below 135 degrees F. CA: discussed hot holding with pic-pic discarded food (water level was low-water added and temperature setting was adjusted ) discussed reheating food and taking temperatures of reheated/heated food to ensure correct temperature when placed into steam well and monitor food throughout day for hot holding

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

pic not performing duties related to monitoring food temperatures, cleaning in use containers/utensils every 4 hr, changing sanitizer as needed and ensuring sauces that must be refrigerated are refrigerated. CA: discussed violations and corrected on site and educated staff while in facility

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 not covered in reach in freezer and water dripping from interior top of freezer. CA: discussed freezer with pic-food was discarded and food will be kept covered and freezer to be serviced and re-checked

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 wiping cloth sanitizer below minimum ppm in kitchen. CA: discussed sanitizer with pic-pic remade sanitizer and tested

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 with black/pink build up. CA: discussed cleaning ice machine with pic-pic will clean 24 hr and health dept. will re-check

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed dry food build up on and around the opening of sauce containers held below prep table and buckets for wings/sauce mixing. CA: discussed cleaning procedures and frequency with pic-pic cleaned

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live bugs in kitchen. CA: discussed pest control with pic and ways to prevent bugs through proper cleaning of kitchen with pic-kitchen to be cleaned and pest control to service facility kitchen

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed opened bag of cheese and pans of food stored in bottom of prep cooler in standing water. CA: discussed storage of food with pic-food was moved and cooler to be cleaned and serviced

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 cooler drawer, freezer, prep cooler in need of servicing. CA: discussed having gaskets replaced/repaired if needed and cooler/freezers serviced or replaced if needed

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 food build up throughout facility. CA: discussed cleaning kitchen with pic

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 plastic basket floating in bucket of pickles and cups in dry food with no handle. CA: discussed in use utensils for serving food with pic-pic removed basket and cups from food

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees in food prep area with no hair restraint and no beard restraint. CA: Discussed proper hair protection with PIC. Employees must wear proper hair and beard restraints in food prep areas. Employees without proper hair restraints were removed from the kitchen.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 847 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pic not performing duties related to documentation on raw oyster dates, date marking food, keeping food covered and cleaning container every night. CA: Educated pic of duties while in facility

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 large trash cans in front of hand washing sink in kitchen. CA: discussed accessibility of hand washing sink with pic-pic moved cans

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 several containers of food not covered in reach in coolers. CA: discussed keeping food covered at all times with pic

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 with black build up on interior. CA: discussed cleaning frequency/procedures with pic-pic will clean

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed pans with food debris under steamer in kitchen from night before. CA: discussed cleaning procedures and frequency with pic-pic moved to dish area to be cleaned

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed sauce bottles with dried food build up around opening of container lid CA: discussed cleaning frequency with pic-pic cleaned

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 several food items not date marked. CA: discussed date marking with pic-pic discarded