Indian 5 Stars in Rome receives a 66% on their recent health inspection

Indian 5 Stars, located at 1517 Dean Ave in Rome, received a score of 66 points out of a possible 100 points during their 03/19/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observation: PIC not performing duties; Employees are not properly trained in food safety as evidenced by Risk Factor Violations marked out of compliance on inspection. CA: PIC duties and controls put into practice regarding oversight and routine monitoring must be verified through action. COS: No COS can be noted at this time. Formal food safety training will be provided by the Health Department.

Violation #2:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1-.03(3)(d) – certified food safety manager responsibility
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observation: CFSM has not assessed the training needs of the food service employees or requested formal training as needed. CA: CFSM must assess the training needs of the food service employees and request formal training as needed. COS: No COS noted at this time. The Health Department will conduct a formal training for food service employees and re-inspect within 10 days

Violation #3:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observation: Observed multiple pan lids placed in handwashing sink on main cook line. CA: A handwashing sink must be available for employee use at all times. COS: The PIC removed all lids from the handwashing sink.

Violation #4:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observation: Observed plastic container of raw chicken stored over metal containers of ready-to-eat foods in the walk in cooler. CA: container, no contamination was observed. Foods must be separated based on final cook temperatures. COS: The PIC properly separated the food based off of internal cook temperatures. The chicken was found to be in a sealed plastic

Violation #5:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observation: Observed multiple boxes of raw shell eggs stored above produce in the walk in cooler. CA: Foods must be separated based off of final cook temperatures. COS: The PIC properly separated the foods based off of final cook temperatures. The raw shell eggs were found to be stored undamaged in cardboard boxes – no contamination was observed.

Violation #6:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observation: Observed residue accumulation on the interior of multiple microwave ovens in the main kitchen area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: No COS noted at this time. The PIC will have the microwave ovens properly cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Violation #7:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observation: Observed old labels remaining on metal pans and lids after cleaning. CA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized after each use. COS: The old labels were removed from the metal pans/ lids.

Violation #8:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observation: Observed inconsistent date marking procedures throughout the facility. Multiple items were observed to be held for over 24 hours without being properly date marked. CA: TCS foods must be clearly date marked for a maximum of 7 days when held for more than 24 hours. The date of preparation should be counted as day 1. COS: All TCS foods held for over 24 hours without proper labeling/ date marking were discarded.

Violation #9:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(b) – working containers, common name (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observation: Observed multiple spray bottles of chemicals with no label. CA: Working containers of chemicals must be clearly labeled with their common name. COS: The PIC properly labeled all working containers of chemicals.

Violation #10:
12B – personal cleanliness
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observation: Observed multiple employees wearing bracelets while preparing food during the inspection. CA: Only a single plain ring may be worn when preparing food. COS: All employees were required to remove bracelets and wash hands prior to food preparation.

Violation #11:
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observation: Observed multiple scoops/ bowls stored below the food line across multiple containers in the facility. CA: Utensils must be stored with their handle above the top of the food line. COS: The PIC removed the scoops from the containers and will educate employees on proper utensil storage.

Violation #12:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observation: Observed residue accumulation on vent hood filters on the main cook line. CA: Equipment surfaces must be cleaned often enough to keep them clean. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility must properly clean the vent hood filters. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Additional remarks:
To schedule a food safety training contact Floyd County Environmental Health at (706)295-6316

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