Rome, Floyd County

BURGER KING

2207 SHORTER AVENUE ROME, GA 30161

Food
Latest score
98
Feb 2, 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.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 983 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observation: Observed tongs stored directly on metal shelf in reach-in freezer when not in use. CA: Utensils must be stored in a clean, protected location when not in use. COS: Discussed storing in-use utensils with the CFSM. The CFSM had the tongs properly cleaned and will educate staff on proper storage of in-use utensils.

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

Observation: Observed reach in cooler at the front food service counter and mechanical dish machine out of order and not in use. CA: Equipment must be maintained in a state of good repair COS: No COS observed. The CFSM will have the equipment serviced. The cooler will not be used to store TCS foods until it has been properly serviced by a licensed technician. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observation: Observed an accumulation of grease on the vent hood filters and beneath the fryers on the main cook line. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent the accumulation of soil residue. COS: No COS observed. The CFSM will have the area cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

May 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 872 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 ham in container set on top of ice bath at 47 degrees F. and liquid eggs on counter at 49 degrees F CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded ham and eggs voluntarily. Discussed the need for cooler in this space for cold holding with pic.

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 temperature sanitizing dish machine not reaching minimum final rinse temperature. (149) after 4 tries. CA: discussed having dish machine serviced with pic-pic to contact health dept. for re-check

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink with hot water valve shut off. CA: PIC turned hot water valve on revealing a leak from the piping. PIC will place sink out of order and will have sink repaired.