The Best Indian Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
67
Score
THE BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT, located at 613 Shorter Avenue SW in Rome, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 13, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection identified two critical and two minor violations, including issues with proper cold holding temperatures and food labeling. Previous inspections for THE BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT have generally been low-risk.
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Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Aug 22, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jan 13, 2026 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous, TCS foods being cold held at greater than 41 degrees F in main walk-in cooler during inspection. Raw Chicken- 43 degrees, Chicken and Rice- 44 degrees, Cheese Sauce- 43 degrees. Paneer Cheese- 44 degrees, Raw Lamb- 43 degrees, Cooked Chicken- 43 degrees, and Yogurt Mix- 43 degrees. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All TCS foods were found to be prepped or held in walk-in cooler since the previous evening. Due to food being held greater than 4 hours, all TCS foods out of temperature were discarded. Management was given 24 hours to have walk-in cooler properly repaired. Licensed professional will be contacted for immediate repairs to ensure it is operating at 41 degrees or below. Documentation is required. Health Department must be contacted to recheck...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several bulk food items such as sugar and various other seasonings in containers with no name labels. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employees were assigned to label all seasonings and other bulk food items with their common name for easy identification.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed expired commercially prepackaged food items during inspection. Several containers of bulk sour cream dated to be used by 12/24/2025 stored in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All expired sour cream was discarded. Employees were instructed to check commercial food dates regularly and discard if needed.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple kitchen employees preparing food without proper hair restraints. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All kitchen employees were instructed to put on hair restraints prior to continuing food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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