Rome, Floyd County

JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANT (SHORTER)

2501 SHORTER AVE ROME, GA 30165

Food
Latest score
93
May 18, 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.

May 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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 not in disposable cup with lid and straw stored in main kitchen. CA: Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and drinks must be stored in a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination. COS: PIC removed personal drink in unapproved container from kitchen. PIC will train employees on the required use of single service containers with lid and straw for personal drinks.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fly trap near breading station with accumulation of dead flies. CA: Insects shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation. COS: PIC must have fly trap change out at a frequency necessary to prevent accumulation of flies.

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 808 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 TCS foods reading above 41F in reach-in cooler across from cook line (raw chicken=58F, raw chicken fillets=50, smoked sausage= 59, ham=59F). CA: Cold TCA food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Raw chicken, raw chicken fillets, smoked sausage, and ham were placed in reach-in cooler about 30 minutes ago. Food items were taken to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.

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 TCS foods reading above 41F ontop of reach-in cooler across from cook line (raw bacon=53F, liquid eggs=49). CA: Cold TCA food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Raw bacon, and liquid eggs were placed on reach-in cooler about 30 minutes ago. Food items were taken to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.

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 TCS foods reading above 41F in reach-in cooler at drive-thru line (half and half=45F). CA: Cold TCA food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Half and half were placed in reach-in cooler about 1 hour ago. Food items were taken to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.

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 foods (hamburger patties) in reach-in cooler stored uncovered. Hamburger patties were not actively cooling. CA: Foods must be stored covered to protect from overhead contamination except when foods are actively cooling. COS: Hamburger patties were covered.

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 containers of ice cream in freezer uncovered. CA: Food must be stored covered to protect from contamination except when cooling. COS: Ice cream was covered.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed interior of ice machine soiled with dark build-up. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be observed, inspector must return for follow-up inspection.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter over teabags. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Sanitizer bucket was moved.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fly strip with dead flies placed directly over chicken breading station. CA: The devices used to control pests cannot be located over a food preparation area. COS: Fly strip was removed.

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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: Yes

Observed unapproved employee drinks in main kitchen. CA: PIC discarded unapproved bottles and educated staff about proper use of disposable cup, lid, and straw for employee drinks.

Jul 17, 2024

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods cold held above 41 degrees F in reach in coolers in main kitchen. Light creamer 43, creamer cups 45, and buttermilk 45. CA: PIC discarded creamers and removed all items from reach in cooler. PIC removed buttermilk from reach in cooler (less than 4 hours prior to placing in cooler) and were relocated to walk in cooler. PIC will have both coolers serviced and will notify Health Department upon completion of repairs.

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 unapproved employee drinks in main kitchen. CA: PIC discarded unapproved bottles and educated staff about proper use of disposable cup, lid, and straw for employee drinks.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 805 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 improper cold holding of potentially hazardous, TCS food items above 41 degrees during inspection. Raw Egg mix in container of standing water at cookline measured at 51 degrees. Sliced Tomatoes- 47, Sliced Tomatoes- 48, Sliced Cheese- 48, and Chopped Lettuce- 48 degrees on prep top cooler at main serving line

Corrective Action: Discussed with PIC. Raw egg mix was found to be less than 4 hours old and was taken to walk-in cooler to be rapidly cooled to 41 degrees. All out of temperature food items on prep top cooler were found to be greater than 4 hours old and were discarded. Educated PIC and employees on proper cold holding of TCS foods below 41 degrees at all times.

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: Yes

Observed improper time as public health control procedures for potentially hazardous TCS foods. Liquid batter stored at raw chicken breading station without documentation of start or discard time. Corrective Action: Discussed with PIC. Label was placed on batter. Educated PIC on importance of properly using time as a public health control to prevent foodborne illness.

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 unapproved employee drinks without lids and straws stored in kitchen area. Coffee cup stored on top of range hood over cooking area. Employee drink stored on shelf with food items in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. All unapproved employee drinks were discarded. Employees were educated on proper storage and use of drinks in the kitchen.

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 vegetable slicers and choppers with dried food debris stored on clean dish shelf. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. All slicers and choppers were relocated to dishwashing area to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

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 utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at front ice cream station. CA: PIC moved utensils to be wash/rinse/sanitized. Utensil storage unit was turned on and adjusted to 135 degrees as required.