Rome, Floyd County

DOUG'S

10 REDMOND RD ROME, GA 30165

Food
Latest score
80
Jun 11, 2026
City
Rome
County
Floyd
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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 805 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS food (potato soup=48°F) cooked the day before not cooled to 41°F or below within 6 hour limit in walk-in cooler. CA: Cooked temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. COS: PIC discarded potato soup.

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 black accumulation on can opener blade in main kitchen. CA: Food contact surfaces of equipment must be cleaned and sanitized at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil. COS: Can opener was placed at 3-comp sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

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 TCS foods held over 24 hours in cooler drawer without date marking (sliced cheeses and sliced corn beef). CA: Temperature control for safety (TCS) food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked with label that indicates when to discard. COS: TCS foods held over 24 hours without date marking were discarded.

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 container of soup cooling on counter for less than 2 hours below 135°F. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria by using active cooling methods. COS: PIC placed cooling soup into ice bath to actively cool to 70°F within 2 hours.

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 container of sliced deli turkey=47°F and large container of pico=52°F made less than 2 hours prior with tightly secured lids cooling in walk-in cooler. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria by using active cooling methods such as loosely covering and separating into smaller portions. COS: PIC removed lids from containers to help TCS foods actively cool.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

Score: 933 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 multiple personal drinks with no lid or straw and water bottles stored on prep tables and above food prep. CA: Discussed with pic, all personal drinks must be in single use cups with lids and straws and stored away from food prep surfaces and food area. COS: PIC removed all personal drinks and stored properly.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(h) - ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as an ingredient (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice used as ingredient for cups also used to cold hold lemon container. CA: Discussed with pic, ice used as an ingredient in cups cannot be used to cold hold. COS: pic removed container of lemons.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed soiled wiping cloth on prep surface. CA: Discussed storage of soiled wiping cloths cannot be left/stored on prep tables or surfaces, must be placed in sanitizer or dirty towel storage area away from food prep area with pic. COS: pic placed wiping cloth into dirty towel storage.

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple sanitizer buckets of Quat sanitizer at 0 ppm throughout facility. CA: Discussed testing procedures for chemical sanitizer with PIC. PIC had all sanitizer buckets replaced. Sanitizer verified at 300 ppm Quat.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed residue accumulation on the interior of ice machine. CA: Discussed cleaning methods and frequency of food contact surfaces with PIC. PIC will have ice machine properly cleaned. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed clean coffee cups next to 3-compartment sink soiled with food debris. CA: Discussed installing splash protection on dish storage rack to prevent contamination. PIC will have dishes cleaned and sanitized and move all dishes away from the 3-compartment sink. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling. Observed multiple TCS food items placed into prep top cooler for service prior to reaching 41 F. Per PIC, food items were prepped 30 minutes prior and placed into working coolers without being properly cooled down. No foods were being served out of prep top cooler at this time. CA: Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC and employees. Employees moved all TCS foods to walk in cooler to properly cool prior to being served. PIC will educate employees on properly cooling prepped foods. Prep top cooler was verified to be cold holding at less than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 unapproved personal drinks stored in food prep areas. Observed opened can drink on food prep table and opened water bottle stored in working reach in cooler. CA: Discussed personal drinks with PIC. Personal drinks must be stored in a single use cup with a lid and straw. PIC removed drinks from food prep area.

Jan 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 895 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 TCS foods made in house not date marked. CA: discussed date marking with pic including milk, cheese and deli meat once opened. Milk was discarded

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 food held past 7 days. CA: discussed discarding food within 7 days with pic-pic discarded pimento cheese and bacon jam

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple sauce bottles with no label. CA: discussed labeling sauce bottles with pic

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 several pans of soup placed on counter for cooling. CA: discussed active, approved cooling methods with pic-food was placed on an ice bath and will be monitored for meeting cooling paramaters

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 items (jackets, coats, clothing) stored on top of food in dry storage. CA: discussed storage of personal items with pic-pic moved and will address personal item storage for employees

Dec 6, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.