Rome, Floyd County

JERUSALEM GRILL (Redmond Circle)

2519 REDMOND CIRCLE ROME, GA 30165

Food

Latest score

Jan 5, 2026

City

Rome

County

Floyd

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.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 916 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand washing sink in dish washing area blocked with bus tubs. CA: Discussed accessibility of hand washing sink at all times with pic. COS: PIC removed bus tubs and acknowledges importance of keeping hw sink accessible at all times.

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 hw sink in back food prep area not operating. CA: Discussed repairing hw sink with pic. COS: pic will repair hw sink. Health Dept. will re-check

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 ice cream scoops with dried food build up from night before, microwave with food build up, pans on top of meat slicer with food build up. CA: Discussed cleaning procedures and frequency with pic. COS: pic cleaned and sanitized.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed bleach sanitizer not at minimum ppm as required. CA: Discussed sanitizer with pic. COS: pic remade and tested with my chlorine test strips (no test strips available)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer and beginning to drip. CA: Discussed ice buildup in freezer with pic. COS: pic placed pan inside freezer to catch dripping water and will have freezer repaired/adjusted. Health Dept. will re-check

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

observed no test strips for testing chlorine in sanitizer solution. CA: Discussed test strips with pic. COS: pic will buy more test strips. Health Dept. will re-check

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer buckets with no labels. CA: discussed labeling sanitizerr buckets with pic-pic labeled bleach sanitizer containers.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed current inspection not posted. CA: discussed having current inspection, food permit and servsafe certificate posted with pic

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 884 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed servsafe manager working at new location in Calhoun. CA: discussed CFSM manager for facility within 2 weeks with Sam and pic

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bleach sanitizer not testing at minimum ppm for wiping cloths. CA: discussed with pic-pic remade sanitizer and re-tested

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 white sauce plastic containers stacked together in cooler and several placed-on counter for use. CA: discussed using ice baths and placing ingredients in cooler for pre-chilling to make it easier to cool sauce

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(j) - rinsing procedures (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink, employee was spraying dirty dishes in the rinse compartment after the wash and sanitizer was set up next to it. CA: discussed order for wash, rinse and sanitizing dishes with pic

Feb 14, 2024

Followup

Score: 943 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No servsafe for facility-CA: 30 days

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no inspection posted. CA: discussed posting current inspections, permits with Ryan.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

In-use utensil in nonpotential hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. CA: discussed storage of in use utensils/cups with pic Cup must have a handle that can stay out of food during storage and cannot be a single use article-cups were removed

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 6213 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: Yes

Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods in reach in freezer to left of grill. CA: discussed separation with Ryan and Sam-food was separated and educated staff

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 prep top cooler holding TCS food above 41 degrees F. CA: discused cold holding with pic-food was discarded

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 prep top cooler holding TCS food above 41 degrees F. CA: discussed cold holding with pic-food was discarded.

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

Observed rice not reheated to proper temperatures before placing into steam well for hot holding. CA: discussed reheating and hot holding with employees-food was reheated to 165 degrees F

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no person in charge at time of inspection. CA: discussed There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. The person in charge shall ensure compliance with the following: ensuring that all food employees are trained on risk factors- All employees must be re-trained on risk factors for food safety

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no serv-safe certification posted in facility at time of inspection. CA: discussed certification with Sam and Ryan

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed back hand washing sink with no soap. CA: discussed having soap at allhw sinks at all times with pic-pic stocked with soap

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed utensils in hand washing sink in dish area. CA: discussed having hand washing accessible at all times with Sam and Ryan and educated staff.

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 food items not date marked. CA: discussed date marking with pic

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken and fish on counter thawing. CA: discussed thawing methods with employee-food was placed back into freezer (educated employees and Sam and Ryan)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed not thermometer for taking temperatures of food during cooking. CA: discussed thermometer with employees, Sam and Ryan-all food employees should be trained on taking temperatures of food during cooking and other processes

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 rice on counter cooling. CA: discussed approved cooling methods with pic and educated staff on cooling (ice baths, smaller portions, metal pans, stirring and monitoring)

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no inspection posted. CA: discussed posting current inspections, permits with Sam and Ryan.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 845 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 meats not properly separated from ready to eat foods on make table and stored with improper vertical separation in reach in cooler/freezer. CA: discussed proper separation of raw animal proteins from ready to eat foods with pic and food was separated properly in reach in and on make table

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 multiple employees not using single use cups wit lids and straws and storing cups on prep tables. CA: discussed employees drink cups and storage of cups with pic-pic educated all employees and drinks were discarded

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several hand washing sinks not stocked with soap. CA: discussed supplying all hand washing sinks with soap and paper towels with pic-

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employees with jewelry. CA: discussed jewelry with pic-employees removed jewelry.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hair restraints on food handlers. CA: discussed hair restraints with pic