Hometown Pizza & Grill

246 W Elm St, Rockmart, GA 30153

Pizza

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Hometown Pizza & Grill stretching back to 2024. Hometown Pizza & Grill was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Rockmart restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed build up debris in ice machine in lobby area and food debris in microwaves of main kitchen. CA: Equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent instructions, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil. PIC will have ice machine and microwaves cleaned by correct by date indicated and health dept. to check back.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of grease and dust debris on floors, walls and ceiling. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Health dept. to check back by correct by date.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods not cold holding at 41 or below in preptop/RIC in main kitchen (see temp log). CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: PIC discarded all TCS items. Health dept. to check back before unit is to be used/food items are stored.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Inspector notes: Observed baked potatoes cooling at room temperature by oven in main kitchen area (see temp log). CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. Cooked TCS foods shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. COS: PIC discarded potatoes.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

Dec 31, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple bags of frozen pasta thawing at room temperature. CA: Educated PIC of proper thawing procedures.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

May 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hometown Pizza & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hometown Pizza & Grill on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Hometown Pizza & Grill compare to other restaurants in Rockmart?

Hometown Pizza & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Rockmart average of 85.

Has Hometown Pizza & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hometown Pizza & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hometown Pizza & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hometown Pizza & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hometown Pizza & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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