Landmark Restaurant

2740 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome, GA 30165
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Landmark Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Landmark Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: observed high temp sanitizing machine not reaching minimum temperature required for sanitizing dishes. CA: High Temperature sanitizing machine must be testing at the minimum temperature required per GA Food Code and manufacturer instructions. COS: pic will have machine/booster serviced. Health Dept. will re-check
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items not labeled (powdered sugar, sauce bottle) CA: Food containers must be labeled with common name of product. COS: pic labeled food container.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoops stored with handles touching food (rice, flour and sugar). CA: Scoops must be stored with handles above the food. COS: pic removed scoops.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on several reach in coolers. CA: Gaskets must be maintained in good repair. COS: pic has ordered and will have them replaced. Health Dept. will re-check.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in freezer door in poor repair. CA: Equipment must be maintained in good repair. COS: PIC has plan to replace freezer door in 60 days. Health Dept. will re-check.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed data plates on ware washing machine in poor repair (not legible/faded) and water not reaching minimum temperature from manifold for washing or rinse. CA: Ware washing machines must have legible data plates. COS: pic will have dish machine data plates replaced. Health Dept. will re-check CA: Ware washing machines must
511-6-1.05(2)(y)
70
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large container of gravy cooled from day before at 43 degrees F in walk in cooler. CA: Discussed 2 step cooling process with pic and monitoring cooling process until food reaches minimum 41 degrees F with pic. COS: pic discarded gravy.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bleach sanitizer solution used for wiping tables not at minimum ppm. CA: Discussed bleach minimum ppm with pic. COS: pic remade bleach solution and tested to minimum 50 ppm
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed high temperature dish washer not reaching minimum 180 degrees F during multiple tries. CA: Discussed minimum 180 degrees F temperature on temperature gauge with pic. COS: PIC will have machine serviced and health dept. will re-check
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food scoop handles for chicken salad and potato salad, tuna salad, rice pilaf in bottom of cooler, cooked diced potatoes in large container stored down in food in prep top cooler. CA: Discussed storage of scoops with handle out of food with pic. COS: Pic removed scoops and washed and will store properly. Longer scoops or serving utensils recommended to pic
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: observed standing water in bottom of salad prep top cooler (no food contamination). CA: Discussed having cooler serviced with pic. COS: pic will have cooler serviced and health dept. will re-check.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on reach in glass cooler. CA: Discussed replacing torn gaskets with pic. COS: pic will order new gaskets for cooler. health dept. will re-check
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. CA: Discussed proper order of washing pots and pans in 3 compartment sink. COS: pic showed understanding of wash, rinse and sanitizing as last step (no rinsing of sanitizer) air drying
511-6-1.05(6)(f)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dumpster area not covered with lid (possibly needs replacing), and piled up boxes, debris, flies covering area. CA: Discussed maintaining dumpster area to prevent buildup of debris, boxes and etc. COS: pic will have dumpster lid replaced if needed and clean area for proper disposing of recyclables and prevention of flies/pest. Health dept. will re-check
511-6-1.06(5)(r)
55
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sausage patties in pan on left side of grill that was not turned on held below 135 degrees F. CA: discussed hot holding with pic-pic chose to discard sausage patties.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rice cooling at 88 degrees F over 2 hours. CA: discussed 2 step cooling process with food handler and rice was discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food in walk in cooler pulled from freezer with no date of when food was cooked/prepared or frozen as well as no pull date. CA: discussed date marking all food prepared or cooked in house with pic-pic discarded all bags of food in walk in cooler and salads not date marked from day before in reach in cooler. Discussed all food placed into freezer should be date marked and when pulled from freezer-a pull date should also be included
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed personal drinks in open cup on prep surface while working with food. CA: discussed personal drinks with pic-pic discarded drinks-all personal drinks should be in single use cup with lid and straw and located away from food prep area.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food scoops with handles down in food on prep top cooler and in dry food. CA: discussed storage of scoops with pic-pic removed and washed properly and will educate staff.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
61
Jun 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish stored above baked potatoes in reach in cooler. CA: discussed separation with pic-pic removed wrapped baked potatoes
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler eating while working in kitchen. CA: discussed employee eating designated areas with pic and employee washed hands after food was removed from kitchen
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed several wet wiping cloths lying on prep surfaces. CA: Discussed storage of wiping cloth with pic-pic placed into sanitizer buckets
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on several cold hold units. CA: discussed replacing torn gaskets with pic
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed ice building up inside walk in freezer and door and floor in poor repair. CA: discussed replacing door and repairing floor with pic
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed front of grill/stove and filter at bottom of grill with food/grease build up and no proper cover CA: discussed cleaning and having proper cover for equipment for cleanability with pic (2 weeks)
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dumpster area with buildup of grease and boxes and grease holder left open. CA: discussed cleaning area and maintaining area with pic-pic will clean and address flies in area
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles not cleanable when replaced. CA: discussed replacing non approved ceiling tiles with pic-pic will replace with cleanable ceiling tiles
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Landmark Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Landmark Restaurant on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Landmark Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Landmark Restaurant.

How does Landmark Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Rome?

Landmark Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Rome average of 84.

Has Landmark Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Landmark Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Landmark Restaurant 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 Landmark Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Landmark Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.