Rockmart, Polk County

Tequila Restaurant

1703 NATHAN DEAN PKWY ROCKMART, GA 30153

Food

Latest score

Apr 28, 2026

City

Rockmart

County

Polk

Inspections

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 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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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 chicken stored next to/behind tomato juice and above whole cuts of beef and ground beef in WIC in main kitchen.

CA: Food shall be separated and stored by internal cook temperatures; RTE foods stored at top and raw chicken stored at bottom.

COS: PIC rearranged WIC.

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 bar utensils stored in cup of water (73°F) at bar.

CA: Utensils stored in water between use shall be maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.

COS: PIC removed cup of utensils.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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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 multiple TCS foods not cold held 41 or below in RIC in main kitchen (see temp log). CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: PIC discarded all TCS items above 41°F and items made earlier in the day still cooling were moved to WIC. Health dept. to check back before unit is to be used/food items are stored.

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed daylight exposure through bottom of back door. CA: PIC to have seal replaced to ensure tight fitting.

Jun 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 employee personal items such as ham in the walk-in cooler and cereal on a shelf not properly stored to prevent contamination of food. CA: Instructed PIC to label a container personal and have employees store all food in that on the bottom shelf

Jul 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed large pan of cooked carne meat stored in reach in cooler tightly covered with lid. CA: Instructed PIC to separate food into smaller pans and leave loosely covered on top shelf of walk-in cooler to cool down properly.

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 ice scoop in waitress station laying down in the ice after a waitress tossed it in there. CA: Educated PIC that ice scoop should either remain handle up, or in designated area to not contaminate ice.