Exotic-Que

103 West Elm St, Rockmart, GA 30153

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Exotic-Que four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Rockmart average 85, so Exotic-Que trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed ribs stored past discard date in reach in cooler CA: PIC must ensure items are discarded by discard date COS: Items were discarded

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed banana pudding in reach in merchandiser at 54 degrees F CA: PIC must ensure Time temp control for safety food are stored at 41 or below in proper unit COS: Food was discarded

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed smoked pork butts stored in reach in cooler with no date marking CA: CFSM must ensure all TCS foods held more than 24 hrs are date marked COS: butts were dicasded

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspection report was not posted CA:The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. COS: Posted

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

May 29, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed bulk ice machine, deli slicer, and can opener not cleaned at a frequency necessary to be maintained clean to sight and touch. 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 food contact surfaces cleaned by correct by date indicated. Health dept. to check back.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items (multiple cooked briskets and site-made coleslaw) held in facility over 24 hours in reach in coolers in main kitchen area with no date mark. CA: Food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be used when held for a maximum of 7 days (prep is day 1). COS: Owner discarded food items.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed PIC preparing food while wearing watch on wrist, and employee prepare food while wearing multiple rings and bracelets in main kitchen area. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: PIC removed watch and had employee remove jewelry.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tea nozzle and drink machine ice shoot not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to sight and touch. CA: Items were cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed slicer and other small items on the clean rack not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to sight and touch. CA: Manager placed items back in 3-comp sink to be re-washed.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Exotic-Que last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Exotic-Que on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Exotic-Que?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Exotic-Que.

How does Exotic-Que compare to other restaurants in Rockmart?

Exotic-Que most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Rockmart average of 85.

Has Exotic-Que's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Exotic-Que have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Exotic-Que means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Exotic-Que inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Exotic-Que is inspected around two times per year on average.

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