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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 MAY 12, 2025
EL ZARAPE RESTAURANT AND MARKET
203 RICHARDSON RD STE 60 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 05-15-2025
239 SOHO HIBACHI INC
239 W BELMONT DR UNIT 1 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 90
Last Inspection Date: 05-12-2025
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 magnetic knife holder and knives stored as clean soiled with rust from magnetic holder, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to wash knives and replace magnetic knife holder. Will perform informal follow-up on 5/15.
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 wet wiping cloths stored on prep table. Corrective Action: Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer solution. Discussed wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer containers when not in-use.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed screen door at back of kitchen needing self closure replaced, and weather stripping needed at screen door to control entry of pests. Corrective Action: Workorder placed. Will perform informal follow-up on 5/30.
WEEK OF APRIL 28, 2025
DIRTY MIKE'S SMOKE SHACK BASE OF OPERATION
231 JASPER ST FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139
Last Inspection Score: 99
Last Inspection Date: 05-01-2025
VIOLATIONS:
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 reach-in cooler door and gaskets soiled with black build-up. Observed reach-in cooler door handle soiled with brown build-up. Corrective Action: CFSM cleaned interior of cooler door and gaskets and cooler door handle.
DIRTY MIKE'S SMOKE SHACK MOBILE UNIT
231 JASPER ST FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139
Last Inspection Score: 99
Last Inspection Date: 05-01-2025
VIOLATIONS:
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 reach-in cooler door and gaskets soiled with black build-up. Observed reach-in cooler door handle soiled with brown build-up. Corrective Action: CFSM cleaned interior of cooler door and gaskets and cooler door handle.
MARCO'S PIZZA
1503 RED BUD RD UNIT 102 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 04-30-2025
VENEK VF LLC BASE OF OPERATION
237 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 04-30-2025
VENEK VF LLC MOBILE UNIT
237 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 04-30-2025
LOS JEFES CASTILLO BASE OF OPERATION
1231 US HWY 41 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Phone Number: (706) 304-6585
Permit Type: Food Service
Permit Number: FSP-064-000396
Last Inspection Score: 97
Last Inspection Date: 04-29-2025
VIOLATIONS:
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed light visible around back door and no self closure at back door. Corrective Action: Workorder placed to have weather stripping and self closure installed.
LOS JEFES CASTILLO MOBILE UNIT
109 YARBROUGH ST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 81
Last Inspection Date: 04-29-2025
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 build-up, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 5-01 to verify interior of ice machine has 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 improper cold holding of container of salsa 48-50F on cutting board. Corrective Action: Per discussion with CFSM food item was within time parameters. Salsa was placed in reach-in cooler to aid in rapid cooling.
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed container of grilled onions at 130F next to grill. Corrective Action: Per discussion with CFSM grilled onions were within time parameters, grilled onions were reheated on grill to 180F.
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cooked beans (101F), rice (110F), cooked chicken (90F), and cooked steak (85F) cooling using improper cooling methods (on countertop). Corrective Action: Per discussion with CFSM food items were within time parameters. Food items were placed in reach-in cooler in loosely covered containers to aid in rapid cooling.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed light visible around back door and no self closure at back door at commissary. Corrective Action: Workorder placed to have weather stripping and self closure installed.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple live flies throughout the kitchen. Corrective Action: Workorder placed to have pest control service facility.
LOS JEFES CASTILLO
1231 US HWY 41 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 97
Last Inspection Date: 04-28-2025
VIOLATIONS:
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed light visible around back door and no self closure at back door. Corrective Action: Workorder placed to have weather stripping and self closure installed.
CICIS PIZZA
120 WC BRYANT PKWY CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 04-25-2025
WEEK OF APRIL 14, 2025
O'SHEA'S SOUL FOOD KITCHEN
1052 RED BUD RD CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 04-15-2025
Placeritos Bar and Grill
901 N WALL ST STE B CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 82
Last Inspection Date: 04-14-2025
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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed unauthorized food service person in kitchen. Corrective Action: Unauthorized person left kitchen. Persons unnecessary to the food service establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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 knifes stored as clean and magnetic strip used to store clean knives soiled with brown buildup, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean knives and magnetic strips.
5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding
511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cheese dip reheated in microwave to 138F-140F, below required reheat temperature of 165F. Corrective Action: Employee reheated cheese dip to 167F.
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 interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean.
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 plastic shelf liners used to store clean cooking items soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean.
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 bottom shelf of front kitchen prep table soiled, and bottom shelf of steam table soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean.
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 bottom shelf of back prep table no longer corrosion resistant of smooth and cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Prep table will be repaired or replaced.