Dairy Queen of Rome (Martha Berry)

4075 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome, GA 30165

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Dairy Queen of Rome (Martha Berry) has been inspected three times since 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Rome restaurant scores 84. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed personal drink without lid and straw stored on designated employee personal items table in main kitchen. CA: Personal drinks must be stored in single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands. COS: Personal drink without lid and straw was discarded.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice condensation dripping onto food boxes containing cakes in walk in freezer. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that prevents contamination of food items. COS: No COS observed. PIC will move boxes away from drip or cover them to prevent contamination until walk in freezer is serviced. This will be checked by health dept.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed paper towel dispenser not working at 1 of 2 hand sinks in front kitchen area during inspection. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Paper towel dispenser was fixed to allow paper towels to dispense. Employees were educated on ensuring soap and paper towels are available at all hand sinks at all times.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink without lid and straw stored on food prep table during inspection. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employee drink was discarded. Employees were educated on proper use and storage of employee drinks.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen employee preparing food with watch on during inspection. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employee was instructed to remove watch and wash hands prior to continuing food prep.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer cloth buckets at 0ppm quat ammonia during inspection. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All sanitizer buckets were changed out and adjusted to 200ppm quat ammonia as required.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Apr 29, 2025

Initial

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (hot dog chili) hot holding at a temperature less than 135 deg F after stirring. CA: Discussed hot holding and reheat process with PIC. Because the process of reheating this item was unclear, PIC made the decision to discard and reheat new container of chili from commercial packaging. PIC will retrain all food service employees on hot holding and reheating.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple potentially hazardous ready-to-eat TCS foods opened and not properly date marked. Items included cut lettuce, shredded cheese, and ranch. CA: Discussed date marking procedures and requirements with PIC. Because it was unclear when lettuce and cheese were opened, these items were discarded. The ranch was prepared less than 24-hours prior and was date marked. PIC will retrain all food service employees on date marking.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen of Rome (Martha Berry) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Queen of Rome (Martha Berry) on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dairy Queen of Rome (Martha Berry)?

Across the inspection record, “proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dairy Queen of Rome (Martha Berry).

How does Dairy Queen of Rome (Martha Berry) compare to other restaurants in Rome?

Dairy Queen of Rome (Martha Berry) most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Rome average of 84.

Has Dairy Queen of Rome (Martha Berry)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dairy Queen of Rome (Martha Berry) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dairy Queen of Rome (Martha Berry) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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