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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 OCTOBER 13, 2025
EL ZARAPE RESTAURANT AND MARKET
203 RICHARDSON RD STE 60 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 92
Last Inspection Date: 10-17-2025
Inspection Purpose: Followup
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 drink not ina single service lid cup or straw stored with facility food items. CA: All personal drinks must be stored in a single use container with lid and straw and stored in an area away from food and equipment. COS: PIC discarded employee drink.
4-2A - food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed pot of food product stored under prep top table without covering and peeled bananas stored in freezer with no cover. Foods were not actively cooling. CA: Food must be covered except when cooking. COS: PIC utilized plastic wrap to ensure all stored food is covered.
SOUTHERN CREAMERY CO.
2573 US HIGHWAY 411 SE FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139
Last Inspection Score: 90
Last Inspection Date: 10-17-2025
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 cold held above 41F in display cooler (Cupcake 44, turkey sandwich 45, pimento cheese 45). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: CFSM discarded foods prepped over 4 hours prior. All TCS foods prepped before 4 hours prior were relocated to reach in coolers for rapid cooling to 41F. CFSm will have cooler serviced and ensure a cold holding temperature of 41F or below is achieved before used to cold hold food.
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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed damaged gasket on reach in cooler at display cooler area. CA: CFSM will have gasket repaired or will plan to replace unit.
SOUTHERN CREAMERY CO. DBA LA LOUISE OUTDOOR KITCHEN (BASE OF OPERATION)
2573 HWY 411 SE FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139
Last Inspection Score: 90
Last Inspection Date: 10-17-2025
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 cold held above 41F in display cooler (Cupcake 44, turkey sandwich 45, pimento cheese 45). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: CFSM discarded foods prepped over 4 hours prior. All TCS foods prepped before 4 hours prior were relocated to reach in coolers for rapid cooling to 41F. CFSm will have cooler serviced and ensure a cold holding temperature of 41F or below is achieved before used to cold hold food.
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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed damaged gasket on reach in cooler at display cooler area. CA: CFSM will have gasket repaired or will plan to replace unit.
SOUTHERN CREAMERY CO. DBA LA LOUISE OUTDOOR KITCHEN (MOBILE UNIT)
2573 HWY 411 SE FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139
Last Inspection Score: 90
Last Inspection Date: 10-17-2025
VIOLATIONS:
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed TCS foods cold held above 41F in display cooler at base of operation.(Cupcake 44, turkey sandwich 45, pimento cheese 45). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: CFSM discarded foods prepped over 4 hours prior. All TCS foods prepped before 4 hours prior were relocated to reach in coolers for rapid cooling to 41F. CFSm will have cooler serviced and ensure a cold holding temperature of 41F or below is achieved before used to cold hold food.
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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed damaged gasket on reach in cooler at display cooler area at base of operation. CA: CFSM will have gasket repaired or will plan to replace unit.
LOS JEFES CASTILLO BASE OF OPERATION
1231 US HWY 41 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 91
Last Inspection Date: 10-17-2025
VIOLATIONS:
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 chicken in walk-in cooler reading 77F. Per discussion with CFSM chicken started cooling process at 10am with inspection performed at 2pm. CA: Cooked TCS food shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F or less. COS: Cooked chicken was discarded.
LOS JEFES CASTILLO MOBILE UNIT
109 YARBROUGH ST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 87
Last Inspection Date: 10-17-2025
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?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be observed, inspector must return to verify interior of ice machine has been cleaned to sight and touch.
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 chicken in walk-in cooler reading 77F at base of operation. Per discussion with CFSM chicken started cooling process at 10am with inspection performed at 2pm. CA: Cooked TCS food shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F or less. COS: Cooked chicken was discarded.
LOS JEFES CASTILLO
1231 US HWY 41 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 91
Last Inspection Date: 10-17-2025
VIOLATIONS:
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 chicken in walk-in cooler reading 77F. Per discussion with CFSM chicken started cooling process at 10am with inspection performed at 2pm. CA: Cooked TCS food shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F or less. COS: Cooked chicken was discarded.
GUACAMOLES BAR & GRILL
165 OUTLET CENTER DR STE 5 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 90
Last Inspection Date: 10-16-2025
VIOLATIONS:
4-1A - food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed container of raw fish, container of raw bacon and container of raw chorrizo stored touching in chef base cooler, no contamination was observed. CA: TCS foods must be stored according to minimum cook temperatures. COS: Containers of raw animal foods stated above were rearranged according to cook temperatures.
4-1A - food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed containers of raw beef stored directly over containers of raw bacon in walk-in cooler, no contamination was observed. CA: TCS foods must be stored according to minimum cook temperatures. COS: Raw bacon was moved to top shelf, arranged according to cook temperatures.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed interior of lid of ice chest at bar area soiled with brown debris. COS: Employee assigned to clean.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed ice scoop holder at waitress drink station soiled with black buildup. COS: Employee assigned to clean.
CALHOUN MX
335 BEAMER RD CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 10-16-2025
PENG'S PAVILION
1120 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 90
Last Inspection Date: 10-15-2025
VIOLATIONS:
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed trash can directly in front of handwash sink in main kitchen. CA: Handwash sink should be accessible at all times for handwashing. COS: PIC relocated trash can as to not prevent employees from accessing handwash sink.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed metal scrub stored in handwash sink in main kitchen. CA: Handwash sinks may be used for no other purpose than handwashing. COS: PIC removed scrub and educated employees about using handwash sinks for handwashing only.
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 containers of food throughout facility without labeling of common name. CA:PIC will have all containers labeled to identify foods.
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 spoon used to scoop dry good product with handle submerged into product. CA: PIC educated staff on keeping utensil handles above and out of food product.
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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several containers throughout facility that were broken or cracked. CA: PIC discarded damaged equipment and will replace containers.
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 damaged ceiling tiles in areas in main kitchen. CA: PIC will have damaged ceiling tiles replaced.
BOJANGLES
255 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 88
Last Inspection Date: 10-15-2025
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 several TCS foods cold held above 41F in reach in cooler at front food service bar (Cole slaw 45, Ranch 45, and orange juice 44). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: TCS foods were found to have been prepped less than 4 hours prior and were relocated to the reach in cooler to be rapidly cooled to 41F or below. CFSM will have cooler serviced and have it rechecked by the Health Department.
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 employee food items stored above ready to eat food items in walk in cooler. CA: CFSM removed items and relocated to racking under ready to eat foods.
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
605 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 97
Last Inspection Date: 10-14-2025
VIOLATIONS:
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed flies throughout facility. CA: PIC will notify pest control and seek preventative measures.
SUBWAY (Fairmount)
2579 US-411 FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139
Last Inspection Score: 87
Last Inspection Date: 10-14-2025
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 sanitizer in buckets and in three compartment sink exceeding the proper parts per million. CA: Sanitizer must follow manufacturer's recommendation for sanitizing food service surfaces. COS: CFSM educated staff on use of sanitizer test strips to ensure sanitizer is at the proper parts per million. Sanitizer buckets and sanitizer in three compartment sink was remade to the proper parts per million.
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 in prep-top cooler reading above 41F (sliced ham 44, sliced turkey 45, sliced roast beef 47, and sliced steak 50) CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: CFSM discarded all TCS foods found to be cold held above 41F. CFSM will utilize temporary time control procedures until prep top unit can be serviced. CFSM will have prep top unit serviced and will have the unit rechecked by the health department.
DEL TACO
250 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 91
Last Inspection Date: 10-14-2025
VIOLATIONS:
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed facility using key drop deliveries but facility did not have key drop delivery agreement at facility during time of inspection. CA: PIC must ensure written key drop delivery agreement is maintained at facility and made readily available upon request. No COS, PIC will contact food distributor to provide a key drop delivery agreement.
1-2B - certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no CFSM at facility during time of inspection. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. No COS, facility must employ CFSM within 90 days. Inspector must return for follow-up to confirm.
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 plastic baffle at interior of ice machine soiled with pink debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be observed, inspector must return for follow-up.
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 ice scoop holder soiled with dust debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be observed, inspector must return for follow-up.
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 clean food pans stored on drain board soiled with food debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS, employee assigned to properly clean drain board.
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 pull handles on different equipment (reach-in coolers and chef base drawers) soiled with encrusted material. No COS, inspector must return for follow-up inspection.
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 milkshake mixer soiled with dried shake mix. No COS, inspector must return for follow-up.
