Krystal - Shorter
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
KRYSTAL - SHORTER, located at 519 Shorter Avenue in Rome, GA, had a low-risk food service inspection on January 12, 2026, with a score of 78. The inspection noted five minor violations, including issues with approved thawing methods, preventing contamination during food preparation and storage, and the proper use and storage of wiping cloths. Across four recorded inspections, KRYSTAL - SHORTER has generally maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
78
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Jan 12, 2026 Inspection
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Improper thawing methods observed during inspection. Several packages of frozen, commercially prepackaged chili were stored in warming pass-through unit to thaw. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Packages of chili were found to still be frozen at less than 32 degrees. Chili was relocated to double boiler on stove top to be properly reheated to 135 degrees. Employees were educated on proper methods for thawing frozen foods, including placing in reach-in coolers in advance or thawing during the cooking process.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup on floor and on boxes of food in walk in freezer. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. No direct contamination of food was observed. Discussed relocating all food items away from condensation leak. Walk-In freezer should be serviced by a licensed professional and all ice must be removed. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer cloth buckets not at proper strength during inspection. Multiple buckets measured at 0 ppm quat ammonia. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. It was discovered that sanitizer dispenser at 3-comartment sink was empty. Dispenser was re-filled and all cloth buckets were properly adjusted to 300ppm quat ammonia.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper storage of food utensils between uses. Several utensils at cookline were stored in standing water at 71 degrees. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All scoops were taken to dishwashing area to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Employees were educated on storing scoops between uses in a clean, dry location or in water at 135 degrees or above.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper storage of single-use items during inspection. Several boxes of straws, to-go boxes, cups, and other items stored directly on floor in outside dry storage building. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employees were assigned to relocate all single use items to shelves off the floor. Single use items must be stored 6 inches off the floor at all times.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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