ROME, Floyd County

OLE TYMER BBQ ARMUCHEE

4534 MARTHA BERRY HWY ROME, GA 30165

Food

Latest score

Apr 30, 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.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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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 TCS food held above 41 degrees F in 2 different coolers in outside building and on porch. CA: Cold held foods must maintain at a minimum 41 degrees F. COS: pic discarded pulled pork (46 dated 4-27, pork loin at 54 and bbq sauce at 49 dated 4-27). Eggs and buttermilk were moved to rapidly cool in working cooler. Coolers serviced and re-checked 5/4/26. Gaskets ordered.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gaskets on most coolers and chest freezer in poor condition. CA: Gaskets on equipment must be maintained in good condition. COS: pic will have torn gaskets replaced. Health Dept. will re-check

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 863 violations

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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 pulled pork, sausage patties and baked beans held below 135 degrees F on steam table. CA: Discussed hot holding with pic. Cos: pic reheated food to 165 degrees F

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 black build up on inside of ice machine. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency with pic. COS: pic will have cleaned and re-checked by health dept.

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 in use serving utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees F. CA: Discussed hot holding temperature of water must maintain when in use utensils are stored in standing water with pic. COS: pic discarded water and remade

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 912 violations

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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 several containers of buttermilk at 82 degrees F set in prep sink. CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded butter milk-

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 pulled pork hot holding on steam table at 122 and 132 degrees F that was possibly not reheated properly to 165 degrees F prior to placing onto steam table-pic reheated to 166 degrees F and discussed reheating procedures with pic and hot holding with pic

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 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: Yes

Observed tenderloins in small in small pans in reach in cooler at 52- and 49-degrees F cooling. CA: discussed temperature of food with pic-pic decided to discard because of uncertainty of time frame

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease build up on the filter area of ice machine and on walls and utensils hanging up in dish room area. CA: discussed cleaning dish room area and filter area with pic-will re-check Monday 7/8/24

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed prep cooler in kitchen not holding temperature and facility using ice on top to cold hold. CA: discussed repairing/replacing cooler with pic-pic has ordered cooler and will continue to monitor food on ice until cooler has been replaced