Rockmart, Polk County

Dairy Queen--Rockmart

123 S PIEDMONT AVE ROCKMART, GA 30153

Food
Latest score
82
Apr 2, 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.

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 829 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hot dogs being reheated in warmer pass thru.

CA: Foods shall be reheated rapidly to 165F within 2 hours by microwave oven, stove top or oven.

COS: PIC reheated hotdogs in microwave to proper temperature.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple items stored uncovered in freezer (fries, patties, onion rings) in main kitchen and RIC (candies and toppings) in front food service.

CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings when not in use.

COS: PIC covered items.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cake prep area not clean to sight and touch, with an accumulation of food debris.

Observed main kitchen and front food service prep top cutting surfaces with heavy scoring and staining.

CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Health dept. to check back by date indicated.

*4/8/26 UPDATE: Cake prep area was clean to sight and touch however; front service prep top was not. PIC stated she has it on her list and will get it done before the next check back. *4/17/26 UPDATE: New prep top cutting surfaces were ordered but they were the wrong size. Owner placed another order for the correct size. *4/21/26 UPDATE: Front food service prep top cutting surface was replaced.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee grab plastic container to reheat hot dogs that was still wet and proceed to dry with cloth.

CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils hall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.

COS: Employee placed container to be re washed, rinsed and sanitized and grabbed another container to use.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single use articles (cake base, sundae cups, food containers) stored on the ground in outdoor storage shed.

CA: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

COS: PIC removed items from floor and stored them on shelving.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soil and grease buildup throughout facility such as sides of equipment, rack shelving, floors, walls and ceilings in main kitchen and WIC.

CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Health dept to check back by correct by date.

*4/8/26 UPDATE: Spoke with owner upon follow up for risk factor violations, he stated he is in the process of updating (cleaning, painting & replacing) the facility ceiling tiles and walls and will work on the floors next.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dumpster missing drain plug.

CA: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.

Health dept to check back by correct by date indicated.

*4/8/26 UPDATE: PIC stated garbage company was contacted regarding the missing drainplug. *4/17/26 UPDATE: Dumpster drain plug was still missing upon visit.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hood vent in main kitchen above grill and fryer with an accumulation of dust and grease.

CA: Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas, including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

Health dept. to be check back before date indicated.

*4/8/26 UPDATE: Hood vent filters were cleaned, and system scheduled to be serviced. *4/17/26 UPDATE: Hood system was serviced.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple personal employee items throughout the facility not stored in designated areas such as a jacket hanging on bread rack, cheese stick in RIC at front food service, and lunch boxes stored above food product for facility use.

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: PIC removed items and relocated them.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 877 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwash sink in dish area of main kitchen with the water cut off due to a leak. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

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 multiple items uncovered/without covering in facility such as: toppings and brownies in RIC at front food service, cheese slices in RIC in main kitchen area and mayonnaise in WIC in main kitchen. COS: PIC covered food items.

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 cake prep area, main kitchen prep areas and walk in cooler shelving not maintained clean to sight and touch. Observed metal storage racks in main kitchen and walk in coolers lined and with an accumulation of debris. Observed dry storage items (bananas, canned food, gel icing) by walk in cooler and freezer with an accumulation of debris. PIC stated it was from an old leak that had been there. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch PIC will have areas detailed clean before correct by date.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple wet cloths hanging from bread and air drying rack in main kitchen area by three compartment sink. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified by product label.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wash piece of equipment in vegetable sink. CA: Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC was notified and will have the sink sanitized before next use.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single use serving cup and re-used food containers being used to hold food product throughout facility (malt, slush mix, coleslaw, sprinkles, etc.) CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS: PIC discarded food items.

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 personal employee items such as lunchbox hanging on bread rack, sandwich in RIC at front food service, a container of cookies and phone at cake prep table in main kitchen area. 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: PIC removed items and relocated them.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several live and dead roaches in facility. CA: Manager produced current pest control records and will discuss with company.

Oct 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 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 employee beverages stored with food items throughout the facility(reach-in cooler in front and walk-in cooler). CA: Instructed PIC that all employee beverages must be in a single-service cup with a lid and a straw and be stored below of or away from any food or food prep surfaces.

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 excessive soil build up and stickiness on floors and walls throughout the facility. CA: Instructed Person-In-Charge to detail clean these areas and to repair or reseal any damaged surfaces so they are smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.