Fresh Ideas Management-Hawk's Nest @ Shorter University
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
37
Score
Fresh Ideas Management-Hawk's Nest @ Shorter University appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2025. Fresh Ideas Management-Hawk's Nest @ Shorter University was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to other Rome restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Followup
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pineapple slices adulterated. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. COS: PIC discarded pineapple slices.
511-6-1.04(1)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food reading above 41F in reach-in cooler (raw chicken=45F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC, raw chicken was placed in cooler less than 4 hours. PIC placed raw chicken in reach-in freezer for rapid cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food reading above 41F on table next to grill (garlic in oil mixture=85). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Garlic in oil mixture was prepped this morning, greater than 4 hours. PIC discarded the garlic in oil mixture.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of peroxide and rubbing alcohol stored above customer food (seasoning containers). CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: No contamination was observed, peroxide and rubbing alcohol were placed in bottom shelf away from food.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine and lid soiled with brown debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return to verify items have been cleaned. 2/26/26: Verified interior of ice machine and lid have been cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food pans and plates stored as clean soiled with food debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC properly cleaned the items.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee medicine bottle stored above customer food (seasoning containers). CA: Medicines must be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: No contamination was observed, medicine bottle was placed in bottom shelf.
511-6-1.07(6)(o)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee jackets stored on shelving used to store food. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. COS: Jackets were removed from shelf.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef thawing on shelf at room temperature. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below; completely submerged under running water, at a water temperature of 70°F or below; as part of the cooking process. CA: Food items placed at room temperature less than 4 hours, food placed in reach-in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
37
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pineapple slices adulterated. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. COS: PIC discarded pineapple slices.
511-6-1.04(1)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food reading above 41F on table next to grill (garlic in oil mixture=85). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Garlic in oil mixture was prepped this morning, greater than 4 hours. PIC discarded the garlic in oil mixture.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food reading above 41F in reach-in cooler (raw chicken=45F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC, raw chicken was placed in cooler less than 4 hours. PIC placed raw chicken in reach-in freezer for rapid cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of peroxide and rubbing alcohol stored above customer food (seasoning containers). CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: No contamination was observed, peroxide and rubbing alcohol were placed in bottom shelf away from food.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee medicine bottle stored above customer food (seasoning containers). CA: Medicines must be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: No contamination was observed, medicine bottle was placed in bottom shelf.
511-6-1.07(6)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine and lid soiled with brown debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return to verify items have been cleaned. 2/26/26: Verified interior of ice machine and lid have been cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food pans and plates stored as clean soiled with food debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC properly cleaned the items.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef thawing on shelf at room temperature. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below; completely submerged under running water, at a water temperature of 70°F or below; as part of the cooking process. CA: Food items placed at room temperature less than 4 hours, food placed in reach-in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee jackets stored on shelving used to store food. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. COS: Jackets were removed from shelf.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
37
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on handles of pans and on serving bowls stored as clean. CA: All food contact surfaces should be clean to sight and touch. COS: CFSM removed equipment to be cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed daylight visible around back exterior door allowing for entry of pests. CA: Exterior doors must be tight-fitting. Not COS, CFSM will have door gaps repaired and will have door rechecked by Health Department.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
86
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with brown buildup. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee assigned to clean the interior of the ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee assigned to clean can opener blade. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed tea urn nozzles soiled with dried black build-up. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Not COS, inspector must return (follow-up). Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee medicine bottles stored next to and above customer food (seasoning containers). CA: Medicines must be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: No contamination was observed, medicine bottles were placed in bottom shelf in a container labeled personal items.
511-6-1.07(6)(o)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean pots not being stored covered or inverted. CA: Clean equipment must be stored covered or inverted. COS: Pots were inverted.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed interior of microwave soiled with dried up food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. No COS, inspector must return (follow-up inspection).
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed shelving and shelving liners throughout the kitchen soiled with food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. NO COS, inspector must return (follow-up inspection).
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed daylight visible around back exterior door allowing for entry of pests. CA: Exterior doors must be tight-fitting. Not COS, workorder placed to have weather stripping replaced. Inspector must return (follow-up).
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
55
Aug 11, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Ideas Management-Hawk's Nest @ Shorter University last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Ideas Management-Hawk's Nest @ Shorter University on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Ideas Management-Hawk's Nest @ Shorter University?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Fresh Ideas Management-Hawk's Nest @ Shorter University.
How does Fresh Ideas Management-Hawk's Nest @ Shorter University compare to other restaurants in Rome?
Fresh Ideas Management-Hawk's Nest @ Shorter University most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Rome average of 84.
Has Fresh Ideas Management-Hawk's Nest @ Shorter University's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fresh Ideas Management-Hawk's Nest @ Shorter University have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fresh Ideas Management-Hawk's Nest @ Shorter University 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.
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