Captain D's - Rockmart
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
43
Score
Public records show five inspections at Captain D's - Rockmart stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 30, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Rockmart average 85, so Captain D's - Rockmart trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee come from front food service with chemical spray bottle in hand, grab raw chicken and proceed to put on gloves to handle corn on the cob in main kitchen area. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation, after working with chemicals and when changing tasks. COS: Employee washed hands.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink in main kitchen not stocked with paper towels. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. COS: Employee got paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces such as counters and interiors of coolers not cleaned to sight and touch. Observed ice scoop for bulk ice machine stored on top of equipment surface (not cleaned to sight and touch). CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Health dept. to check back by correct by date.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket on reach in cooler countertop surface. CA: Chemicals shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating them by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above them. COS: Employee removed sanitizer bucket. Advised PIC to get something to store sanitizer bucket so it cannot contaminate as well as not be on the ground.
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed outdoor dumpster missing the drain plug. CA: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Health dept. to check back by correct by date.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items (popcorn shrimp, raw fish, raw chicken, gumbo, etc.) stored uncovered in reach in freezer, reach in cooler, lower portion of prep top cooler and walk in cooler. CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. COS: PIC covered food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed outdoor dumpster with no lid and door open. CA: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. Health dept. to check back by correct by date.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed daylight at bottom of backdoor in main kitchen area. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Health dept. to check back by correct by date.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed fish stored in lower portion of prep top cooler with water that leaked from unit. Observed box of crab stored on floor in walk in freezer. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. COS: PIC discarded contaminated fish and stored box of crabs off the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food employee not wearing hair restraint in main kitchen. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints (ex: hats or visors). COS: Employee put on a hair net.
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic trays wet stacked by 3 compartment sink in main kitchen area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC rearranged trays to allow them to drain and air dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors, wall and sides of equipment with an accumulation of grease and food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Health dept. to check back by correct by date.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
43
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw catfish, tilapia and chicken tenders cold holding above 41°F (see temp log). CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below or 135°F or above. COS: PIC stated employee placed items approximately 1hr prior, therefor items were placed in WIC to cool quickly.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rice and green beans hot holding below 135°F (See temp log). CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below or 135°F or above. COS: PIC stated items were just placed but unit was turned down therefore items were reheated to 165°F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottled stored on prep top and sanitizer bucket stored on RIC beside breading. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating them by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. COS: PIC moved spray bottle to chemical storage and moved breaded away from sanitizer bucket.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed bulk ice machine not cleaned at a frequency necessary to be maintained clean to sight and touch. Observed tea nozzles in front food service area with an accumulation of debris. CA: Equipment such as ice makers shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent instructions, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: PIC will have ice machine and tea nozzles cleaned by correct by date indicated. Health dept. to check back.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee not wearing hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: Employee obtained a hair restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
55
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items improperly cold holding in breading cooler and prep top/prep top underneath at temperatures higher than 41 degrees. CA: PIC Discarded TCS food items held longer than 4 hours and cooled down items held less than 4 hours. Update: Site visit made on 2/20/2025 and both coolers were serviced and working properly.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed outdoor dumpster with no lid and drain plug. CA: Manager will contact company and have replaced.
511-6-1.06(5)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door with large gap underneath. CA: Manager will have new door sweep installed.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
90
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed drink nozzles at drive thru and in lobby not cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight and tough. CA: Instructed PIC to train employees how to properly clean. PIC took nozzles and replaced with new ones.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Captain D's - Rockmart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Captain D's - Rockmart on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Captain D's - Rockmart?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Captain D's - Rockmart.
How does Captain D's - Rockmart compare to other restaurants in Rockmart?
Captain D's - Rockmart most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Rockmart average of 85.
Has Captain D's - Rockmart's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Captain D's - Rockmart have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Captain D's - Rockmart means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Captain D's - Rockmart inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Captain D's - Rockmart is inspected around two times per year on average.
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