Rockmart, Polk County

Dj's Family Kitchen

108 SYCAMORE GROVE CT ROCKMART, GA 30153

Food
Latest score
85
Feb 20, 2026
City
Rockmart
County
Polk
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 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 859 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed to-go containers of coleslaw with no datemarking. PIC stated they were from last Friday.

CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days or is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day.

COS: PIC discarded coleslaw containers as 7 days were exceeded.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed two spray bottles of clear liquid substance handing on wire shelf in main kitchen. PIC stated they were disinfectant.

CA: Working containers used for storing toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

COS: PIC relabeled with common name.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two spray bottles containing disinfecting store hanging above clean equipment.

CA: Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.

COS: Spray bottles were moved over so they were not above clean equipment.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 containers of store-bought coleslaw with an expiration date of with 12/19/2025 in reach in cooler in main kitchen area.

CA: Time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date.

COS: PIC discarded containers of coleslaw.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the initial inspection report posted in compliance (hung on wall) but display of most current inspection report not (sitting on table).

CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Health dept. to check back by correct by date

*3/23/26 UPDATE: Most recent inspection report was posted in public view.

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 scoops stored in dry flour and batter mix with their handles in the product.

CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

COS: Scoops were stored with their handles up.

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 heavy accumulation of grease and debris on floors around grill and fryers.

CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Health dept to check back once deep cleaning is done.

*3/23/26 UPDATE: Facility was deep cleaned.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee cellphone on prep top surface in main kitchen.

CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

COS: Employee removed cellphone.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hood vents above grill and fryer with a heavy accumulation of dust and grease buildup.

CA: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.

Health dept. to check back once deep cleaning/service is done.

*3/20/26 UPDATE: Hood vents filters were deep cleaned.

Dec 5, 2025

Followup

Score: 746 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee working in the lobby, enter the kitchen and begin preparing food without washing hands. CA: PIC must ensure employees know when to wash COS: Employee washed hands properly

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

Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above/mashed potatoes on buffet unit 114 F. CA: PIC must ensure cooked vegetables are held at 135 or above COS: Mashed potatoes were reheated to 177F and placed back on hot holding

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed macaroni (on counter in bowl of water)and shrimp( placed in food prep sink sitting in original bag) thawing. CA: PIC must ensure proper thawing method is used. COS:Shrimp was removed and placed in refrigerator to thaw Mac and cheese discarded

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food service employees wearing more than one plain band on hands and wrists COS jewelry was removed

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed current inspection being posted for viewing after I started my inspection. CA: PIC must ensure current inspection is posted where customers can view it and get within 1 ft of it

14D - gloves used properly

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)2,3,4 - gloves, use limitations, slash resistant gloves & cloth gloves (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee remove disposable gloves place on counter start preparing food and then put used gloves back on CA:PIC must ensure disposable gloves are not reused COS: gloves were discarded

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 766 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food service employee handle money in lobby, re-enter kitchen, and prepare food without washing hands when reentering the kitchen PIC must ensure employees know when to wash their hands COS: employee washed hands properly

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 raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food, and raw shrimp and fish stored under raw ground beef PIC must ensure foods are stored according to their cook temperature COS foods were rearranged in reach in cooler

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC must ensure thermometer is calibrated properly COS remvied from service and checked other thermometer

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food containers stored on the floor. PIC must ensure all food items are stored 6 inches off the floor or are on wheels COS food was moved

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food service employees wearing more than one plain band on hands and wrists COS jewelry was removed

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table PIC must ensure wet clothes are stored in sanitizer between use COS cloth was placed in sanitizer

Sep 12, 2025

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2025

Initial

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back exterior door with daylight visible around edge/ Must seal completely