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The following inspections are performed by the Gordon County Health Department. 

 

Grades and action explanations are as follows:

A: Food safety excellence with a numerical score of 90 to 100.

B: Satisfactory compliance with a numerical score of 80 to 89.

C: Marginal compliance with a numerical score of 70 to 79.

U: Unsatisfactory compliance with a numerical score of 69 or less.

 

CA=Corrective action

PIC=Person in charge

TCS= Time/temperature control for safety

WEEK OF JULY 21, 2025

 

YELLOW JACKET

801 OOTHCALOOGA ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 91

Last Inspection Date: 07-25-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed TCS foods coldholding above 41F in reach in cooler. (Milk 48, mac and cheese 45, slaw 49, and dressing 49) CA: PIC discarded TCS foods prepped 4 hours or longer prior. PIC will have unit replaced or repaired. PIC will have unit rechecked by Health Department. COS: Not corrected on site. Health Department employee must recheck.

 

239 SOHO HIBACHI INC

239 W BELMONT DR UNIT 1 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 92

Last Inspection Date: 07-25-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed knives stored as clean with dried up material. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS, utensils taken to warewashing station to be properly cleaned to sight and touch.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed containers of teriyaki sauce stored directly on the floor. CA: Foods must be stored at least 6" off of the floor. COS, food containers were placed on preptable.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed sanitizer buckets not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations. CA: Sanitizer solution must be at manufacturers recommendations. COS, sanitizer buckets were refilled to be at 50 PPM Chlorine per manufacturers recommendations.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed rice serving utensils stored in water reading 110F. CA: Utensils may be stored in water in-between uses if the water is maintained at 135F or higher. COS, utensil container was refilled with water reading 147F.

 

GREAT WALL RESTAURANT

1120 N WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 07-24-2025

 

JEFFERSON'S OF CALHOUN

447 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 92

Last Inspection Date: 07-24-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed opened gatorade bottle at bar area. CA: Drinks in food prep areas are to be in a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw. COS: Employee placed gatorade drink in single service cup with lid and straw.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed interior of ice maker soiled with brown debris. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: No COS, inspector must return to check interior of ice maker.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed drink machine nozzle attachment area soiled with dried up black debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS, inspector must return must return to verify nozzle attachment area has been cleaned.

 

HOME 2 SUITES (BREAKFAST)

902 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Permit Number: FSP-064-000358

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 07-22-2025

 

LOVE ICE CREAM AND MORE

344 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701

Phone Number: (470) 367-5335

Last Inspection Score: 91

Last Inspection Date: 07-22-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed TCS food not coldholding at 41F in reach in cooler. (Milk:48 and whipped cream:45) CA: All TCS food shall be coldheld at 41F or below. COS: PIC will utilize ice baths until reach in cooler is serviced and have unit rechecked by Health Department.

 

ADVENTHEALTH GORDON

1035 RED BUD RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 91

Last Inspection Date: 07-21-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed employee drinks in unapproved containers (water and soda in plastic bottles) at warewashing area. CA: Employee drinks at the kitchen and warewashing area to be in single service cups with lid and straw. COS: Drinks were removed from warewashing station.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed encrusted food material on can opener blade. CA: Food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Can opener was taken to warewashing station to be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed replacing blade as outer enamel coating is coming off.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed interior of chute of the ice machine at dine-in area soiled with brown build-up. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of ice chute.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed flooring at warewashing area damaged, no longer of smooth surface. CA: Floor material must be of a smooth surface. No COS, inspector must return to check flooring has been repaired.

 

HARDEE'S #1500904

2284 US HWY 41 N CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 85

Last Inspection Date: 07-21-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed several food pans stored as clean with food residue. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Pans were taken to warewashing station for proper cleaning.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed interior of ice maker soiled with black build-up. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS, inspector must return to verify items have been cleaned to sight and touch.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed TCS foods reading above 41F in the cooler at the breading station (egg wash=48F, raw chicken=46F). Per discussion with CFSM food items were within time parameters, temperature checked 2 hours ago and they were below 41F. CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Egg wash and raw chicken were taken to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed cooked sausage patties in the walk-in cooler reading at 80F. Per discussion with CFSM, she stated sausage was cooked and placed in the walk-in cooler this morning. CA: Cooked TCS foods shall be cooled within 2 hours form 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F or less. COS: Sausage was discarded.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed interior of ice maker lid heavily soiled with black build-up. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to ensure items are maintained clean. No COS, inspector must return to ensure lid has been cleaned properly.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed heavy accumulation of dried food debris on interior of microwave at make table. CA: Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment must be kept free of soil accumulation. No COS, inspector must return to verify interior of microwave has been cleaned.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed pass-thru area where food containers sit heavily soiled with food debris. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to ensure items are maintained clean. No COS, inspector must return to ensure pass-thru has been cleaned.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed floor under fryers heavily soiled with grease build-up. CA: Facility must be cleaned at a frequency to ensure all areas are kept clean. No COS, inspector must return to ensure floor under fryers has been cleaned.

 

JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANTS, LP

701 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 97

Last Inspection Date: 07-21-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed ice buildup on box of meat in walk in freezer. No food contamination involved. CA: CFSM cleaned ice from boxes and will monitor ice buildup in walk in freezer.

 

 

WEEK OF JULY 14, 2025

JUMPIN JACK ZONE INDOOR PLAY & CAFE

149 KELLY COURT CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 90

Last Inspection Date: 07-18-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in main kitchen. CA: Handwashing sinks must always be stocked with paper towels. COS: Employee placed new roll of paper towels at handwashing sink.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed gallons of whole milk with best by date of 07/17/2025 and inspection performed on 7/18/2025. CA: Expired Foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: PIC discarded milk carton. Discussed FIFO method.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed gallons of water and individual water bottles stored directly on the floor. CA: Beverage containers must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. COS: Items moved to storage shelf.

12B - personal cleanliness

511-6-1.03(5)(i) - hair restraints (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed food service employees without hair restraints. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean hair restraints. COS: Employees provided with hair restraints.

 

LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA

724 HWY 53 SE CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 88

Last Inspection Date: 07-17-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

10D - food properly labeled; original container

511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed food working containers (margarine, seasonings) not labeled with food common name. CA: Food Storage Containers must be identified with Common Name of Food. COS: employee assigned to label containers. Discussed ensuring containers are always labeled with food common name.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed container of vegetable oil stored directly on the floor. CA: Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. COS: employee placed vegetable oil container on storage rack, 6" above the floor.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed food storage containers stored directly on the floor. CA: Food containers must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. COS: employee placed food storage containers on pallet 6" above the floor.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed shelving in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Not COS, inspector must return to verify shelving has been cleaned. 7/21/2025: Verified WIC shelving has been cleaned.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed walk-in cooler (wic) floor soiled with black debris. CA: Facility shall be cleaned at a frequency to ensure premises is kept clean. Not COS, inspector must return to verify wic floor has been cleaned. 7/21/2025: Verified WIC floor has been cleaned.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed employee personal food and drinks stored directly ontop of bags of cheese and on shelving above pepperoni. CA: Employee food and drinks must be stored in bottom shelving separate from food for facility. COS: employee moved employee food to bottom shelving.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed fly strips located at dough prep station over bags of flour. CA: Insect control devices shall be installed so that they are not located over food or food prep areas. COS: employee removed fly strips. Discussed contacting pest control for service.

 

CHECKERS

560 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 07-16-2025

 

McDONALD'S (Hwy 53) #2903

749 HWY 53 EAST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 99

Last Inspection Date: 07-15-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed reach in cooler with heavy ice buildup affecting interior temperatures. No TCS foods involved. CA: PIC will clean ice from cooler. PIC will monitor cooler temperatures and will not use cooler for storge of TCS foods.

 

GORDON COUNTY NUTRITION

901 N WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 89

Last Inspection Date: 07-15-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed no handwashing soap at handwashing sinks in kitchen and restroom. CA: Handwashing sinks are to be always be supplied with soap. COS: PIC placed soap bottles at handwashing sinks.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS, inspector must return to verify interior of ice machine has been cleaned to sight and touch.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. CA: Ice scoop shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food when not in use. COS: PIC Placed ice scoop with handle off of ice.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed mixing stirrers stored in room temperature water. CA: If stored in water mixing stirrers must be stored in water with a minimum temperature of 135F or under running water. COS: PIC removed mixing stirrers from standing water and taken to ware-washing area to be properly cleaned.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed several items (boxes of to go cups, seasonal decorations, soaps) stored directly on floor. CA: All items must be stored off of the floor. No COS, inspector must return to verify items are placed on shelving or other approved devices.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

511-6-1.07(2)(l) - toilet rooms, enclosed (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed self closure in disrepair. CA: Restrooms must be provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. No COS, inspector must return to verify. Workorder placed to have self-closure repaired or replaced.

 

QUALITY INN BREAKFAST

1204 RED BUD RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 91

Last Inspection Date: 07-14-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed food pans not being sanitized after being washed. CA: Food containers are to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. COS: PIC instructed to sanitize food containers after being washed.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed several chemical bottles stored ontop of the reach-in freezer and cooler. CA: Chemical bottles are to be stored in designated areas that prevent contamination to food or food contact surfaces. COS: PIC moved chemical bottles under the sink.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed washed food containers drying on a towel. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be nonabsorbent. COS: PIC instructed to not use towels to dry food containers. Additional drying racks needed.

 

COOK OUT RESTAURANT

610 E 53 HWY CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 90

Last Inspection Date: 07-14-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed TCS food reading above 41F in prep top/reach in coolers #1(queso cooler), #2(lettuce cooler), and #3(cheese and raw meats cooler). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: All TCS foods found to have been prepped 4 hours or more prior were discarded and all TCS foods found to be prepped less than 4 hours prior were removed from coolers and placed on ice baths in prep top portion of coolers. CFSM will monitor ice baths and will have coolers serviced and rechecked by Health Department before resuming functional use.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed Styrofoam cup with no handle used to scoop sugar put of container and stored in the sugar container. Food contact surfaces are to be made of materials that are durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, scoop was removed from the sugar container and discarded. Discussed the use of cleanable durable scoop with handle for scoop.

 

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

530 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 07-11-2025

 

WEEK OF JULY 7, 2025

 

SUBWAY (HWY 53)

200 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 07-10-2025

 

SONIC DRIVE-IN CALHOUN, LLC

716 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 87

Last Inspection Date: 07-10-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed TCS food reading above 41F in the ice bath beside steamer (Ranch 70. CA: Cold TCS food shall maintained at 41F or below. COS: Ranch was placed directly into new ice bath to be cooled to 41F or below. PIC will monitor temperatures to ensure a cold holding temperature of 41F is achieved.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed excessive ice buildup on line of freezer unit in walk in freezer and ice build up on boxes below the unit. CA: Miscellaneous sources of contamination shall be prevented. COS: PIC had ice buildup removed from boxes and placed pan to collect ice buildup dripping. PIC was notified to monitor ice buildup, and if issue becomes worse, will have unit serviced.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed daylight entering through back door. CA: Door will be repaired to ensure no daylight enters through door.

 

CALHOUN COFFEE COMPANY

117 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 85

Last Inspection Date: 07-09-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed TCS foods reading above 41F in the prep-top cooler across the grill (Sausage patties=53F, diced ham=50F, sliced ham=52F, chicken salad=48F, liquid eggs=46F, whipping cream=48F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC sausage patties, diced ham, sliced ham, chicken salad, whipping cream and liquid eggs were placed in prep-top cooler 2 hours ago. TCS food items previously mentioned were taken to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed employee medicine container in main kitchen stored on shelf directly above the steam well. CA: Medicines that are in a food service establishment for employee’s use shall be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Employee removed medicine bottle from kitchen.

 

CALHOUN COFFEE BASE OF OPERATION

117 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 85

Last Inspection Date: 07-09-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed TCS foods reading above 41F in the prep-top cooler across the grill (Sausage patties=53F, diced ham=50F, sliced ham=52F, chicken salad=48F, liquid eggs=46F, whipping cream=48F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC sausage patties, diced ham, sliced ham, chicken salad, whipping cream and liquid eggs were placed in prep-top cooler 2 hours ago. TCS food items previously mentioned were taken to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed employee medicine container in main kitchen stored on shelf directly above the steam well. CA: Medicines that are in a food service establishment for employee’s use shall be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Employee removed medicine bottle from kitchen.

 

CALHOUN COFFEE MOBILE UNIT

117 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 87

Last Inspection Date: 07-09-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed TCS foods reading above 41F in the prep-top cooler across the grill at base of operation (Sausage patties=53F, diced ham=50F, sliced ham=52F, chicken salad=48F, liquid eggs=46F, whipping cream=48F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC sausage patties, diced ham, sliced ham, chicken salad, whipping cream and liquid eggs were placed in prep-top cooler 2 hours ago. TCS food items previously mentioned were taken to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed employee medicine container in main kitchen at base of operation stored on shelf directly above the steam well. CA: Medicines that are in a food service establishment for employee’s use shall be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Employee removed medicine bottle from kitchen

 

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

1008 HWY 53 SE CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 99

Last Inspection Date: 07-08-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed dry storage and clean dish shelving soiled with black debris and areas no longer of a smooth cleanable surface. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. No COS, inspector must return to verify shelving has been repaired or replaced.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed soda gun holder soiled with black accumulation. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of debris. COS: Employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of soda gun holder.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed ice machine lid soiled with black debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of debris. COS: Employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of ice machine lid.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed shelving in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. No COS, inspector must return to verify shelving has been cleaned.

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