Fresh Ideas Management-Hawk's Nest @ Shorter University
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
37
Score
FRESH IDEAS MANAGEMENT-HAWK'S NEST @ SHORTER UNIVERSITY, located at 315 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 3, 2026, with a score of 37. This inspection identified four critical, three major, and two minor violations. While the most recent inspection indicated several issues, the facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across seven scored visits.
7
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.
37
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
37
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
55
Aug 11, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 3, 2026 Inspection
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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