Alamo, Wheeler County

Rose's Fine Food & Grocery

22 W RAILROAD AVE PO BOX 117 ALAMO, GA 30411

Food
Latest score
92
May 18, 2026
City
Alamo
County
Wheeler
Inspections
6

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: 924 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Plumbing at the 3-compartment sink leaking; all plumbing must be in good repair.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no quaternary ammonium (quat) test strips available to measure sanitizer concentration. CA: A test kit or other device capable of accurately measuring sanitizer concentration must be provided and readily accessible to ensure sanitizing solutions are maintained at effective levels. COS: PIC instructed to obtain quat test strips for the facility.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no lighting present in the dry storage area. CA: Dry storage areas must have adequate lighting to allow for safe food storage, proper cleaning, and the ability to identify contamination or pest activity. COS: PIC notified and instructed to repair or replace lighting in the dry storage area.

Nov 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple prepared foods (beans and pork BBQ) stored in the reach-in freezer without a date mark. CA: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods held over 24 hours must be clearly date marked and used or discarded within 7 days. (COS): Foods were voluntarily discarded at the time of inspection.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Plumbing at the 3-compartment sink leaking; all plumbing must be in good repair.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No quaternary ammonium test strips in the facility. The old test strips were ruined.

Jun 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple small live roaches throughout the kitchen area of the food establishment, including near equipment and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects indicates a failure to maintain effective pest control, creating a risk of food contamination. Facility must initiate professional pest control services and conduct thorough cleaning to eliminate harborage conditions. A follow-up inspection will be conducted to verify correction.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No quaternary ammonium test strips in the facility. The old test strips were ruined.

Dec 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No quaternary ammonium test strips in the facility. The old test strips were ruined.

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

No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed personal items stored throughout the kitchen.

Jun 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 834 violations

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 animal food (chicken and shrimp) not properly separated from each other during preparation. Chicken and shrimp were being thawed in the same sink at the same time. COS - Shrimp removed and chicken thawed alone. Educated on cross-contamination.

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 evidence of employee smoking in food preparation area. Found recently smoked cigar stored on food preparation surface. Also observed opened bottle drink stored on food preparation surface. COS - Items removed from the kitchen.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous food (chicken) thawed in an improper manner.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No quaternary ammonium test strips in the facility.

Nov 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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

Several items in the walk-in freezer (chick, greens, pulled pork) stored uncovered. Food must be stored to prevent contamination. COS - Covered at time of inspection.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food in the reach-in cooler not datemarked with the date of preparation or 7 day discard date. COS - Food discarded.