Ana's by the River
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Ana's by the River has four inspections in the public record. Ana's by the River was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Rome restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple hand sinks not accessible for employee use during inspection. Hand sink at dining waitress area was blocked with boxes. Employee restroom had no running water due to plumbing issues with faucet. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employees relocated boxes so that hand sink at waitress station was accessible. Licensed plumber will be contacted for repairs to hand sink faucet at employee restroom. This will be rechecked.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed broken handle on large 3 door reach-in cooler. Observed condensation leak with water accumulation in 2 of 3 reach in coolers at main kitchen. Corrective Action: Discussed with CFSM. Licensed professional will be contacted for service and repairs of all coolers. This will be rechecked.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoops without handles stored in various food items throughout kitchen. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All unapproved scoops will be removed, discarded and replaced with proper scoops with handles.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
82
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Improper cooling of potentially hazardous, TCS foods observed in main reach-in cooler during inspection. Multiple previously cooked food items stored in tightly sealed containers measured above 41 degrees after over 12 hours in cooler. Soup- 48 degrees, Chicken Wings- 47 degrees, Rotini Pasta- 46 degrees, Linguini Pasta- 45 degrees, spaghetti- 44 degrees, and Pork BBQ- 43 degrees. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All improperly cooled food items were found to be stored in cooler over 12 hours and were discarded. Employees were educated on proper cooling of TCS foods within 6 hours using the 2 step method. Foods to be cooled should be separated into small portions and shallow, uncovered containers in ice baths to allow proper cooling to 41 degrees.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor in main kitchen area. Observed used wiping cloths stored on shelves or counters between uses. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Sanitizer buckets were moved to shelves off the floor. All wiping cloths were placed fully in the sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed damaged gaskets on salad prep cooler in main kitchen. Observed broken handle on large 3 door reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: Discussed with CFSM. Gaskets will be ordered and installed. Door handle will be replaced by licensed technician. This will be rechecked.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of condensation at bottom of salad prep cooler and sandwich prep cooler in main kitchen. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Licensed professional will be contacted for repairs and service of both units. This will be rechecked.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
74
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup on interior food contact surfaces of ice machine. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employees were assigned to clean and sanitize these areas. Ice machine will be completely drained, cleaned and sanitized at close of business. This should be done frequently to prevent buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher not operating properly. Sanitizer measured at 0ppm chlorine after running several cycles. Sanitizer was also primed multiple times. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Licensed professional will be contacted for immediate service of dishwasher. 3 compartment sink must be used for manual washing and sanitizing of dishes. Employees were instructed not to use this unit until properly serviced and re-checked by Health Dept to ensure final rinse at 50ppm chlorine.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed standing water and black buildup on bottom of beverage cooler at front kitchen area. Several food items stored in contact with black buildup on the bottom of this cooler such as desserts in to-go containers, gallons of milk, and bottled drinks. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All food items were removed from this unit. No direct contamination of food was observed. All desserts were discarded, outer surfaces of drink containers were cleaned and sanitized. Employees were instructed not to use this unit for food storage until it has been properly cleaned, sanitized, and serviced to eliminate standing water. This will be rechecked.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
78
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed damaged or missing gaskets on all reach in coolers in main kitchen. Observed broken handle on large 3 door reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: Discussed with CFSM. Gaskets will be ordered and installed. Door handle will be replaced by licensed technician. This will be rechecked.
511-6-1.05(2)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler at salad prep station. Observed leak from top of large 3 door reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Work orders will be submitted to have both coolers serviced and repaired by a licensed professional. This will be rechecked.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor in main kitchen area. Observed used wiping cloths stored on the counter top between use. Observed in-use wiping cloth partially hanging out of the sanitizer bucket near salad prep area. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. The sanitizer buckets were moved to shelves off the floor. All wiping cloths were placed fully in the sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed current inspection report not posted in public view. Corrective Action: PIC notified. Current inspection report was posted as required.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed permit not posted in public view. Corrective Action: PIC notified. The permit was posted as required.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoops without handles stored in dry food items in main kitchen. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All unapproved scoops will be removed, discarded and replaced with proper scoops with handles.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ana's by the River last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ana's by the River on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ana's by the River?
Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ana's by the River.
How does Ana's by the River compare to other restaurants in Rome?
Ana's by the River most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Rome average of 84.
Has Ana's by the River's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ana's by the River have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ana's by the River 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 Ana's by the River inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ana's by the River is inspected around two times per year on average.
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