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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 FEB. 3, 2025

CHRISTIAN AND JAKE'S BISTRO

555 HIGHWAY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 99

Last Inspection Date: 02-05-2025

VIOLATIONS:

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 dust buildup on air vent and ceiling above mechanical dish machine. Corrective action: PIC notified; employee assigned to clean.

 

EL MANANTIAL HONDURAS RESTAURANT LLC

100 PETERS ST STE 8 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 83

Last Inspection Date: 02-05-2025

VIOLATIONS:

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

511-6-1.03(1)(c)2,3 - demonstration (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: The person in charge could not provide documentation or demonstrate awareness of the five symptoms and 6 illnesses that relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. Corrective Action: Provided copy of employee health policy. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/07.

4-1A - food separated and protected

511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 - gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed food employee handle soiled knife with gloved hands and then handle clean knife with same gloved hands. Corrective Action: Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves.

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 bin and drink machine diffusers soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/07.

 

SWEET TABLE DBA FLORET AND FROMAGE

106 N WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 95

Last Inspection Date: 02-05-2025

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 handwashing sink in main kitchen blocked by a box of aluminum foil. Corrective action: PIC notified; employee removed aluminum foil from handwashing sink.

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 fan in kitchen and air vents soiled with dust accumulation. Corrective action: PIC notified; employee assigned to clean.

 

TOWNEPLACE SUITES

1200 LOVERS LN CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 02-04-2025

 

EL RAYOS

360 S PIEDMONT ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 95

Last Inspection Date: 02-03-2025

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 items in storage containers not labeled with the food common name. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to label food storage containers with food common name.

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 across from fryer 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?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed lid of ice machine 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 shelving in walk-in cooler no longer of smooth cleanable surface, paint peeling. Corrective Action: Shelving to be repaired or replaced. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/17.

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 items not stored in designated area in cooler. Corrective Action: Employee food items were moved to labeled bottom shelf of cooler.

 

FIREHOUSE OF CALHOUN

1131 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 88

Last Inspection Date: 02-03-2025

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed improper cold holding of TCS food items in prep-top unit above 41 degrees. Sliced provolone 46 degrees, roast beef slices 52 degrees with prep date of 2/1 (inspection on 2/3), pastrami slices 53 degrees with prep date of 2/1 (inspection on 2/3). Ambient temperature of unit was 46-47 degrees F. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; per discussion with CFSM, the provolone was within time parameters. CFSM placed container of provolone cheese in ice bath. CFSM chose to discard roast beef and pastrami and replaced containers with new items and placed in ice bath. CFSM placed work order for unit.

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 TCS food items in reach-in cooler beneath prep-top unit above 41 degrees. Steak strips 49-51 degrees with a prep date of 02/01/25 (inspection 02/03), and chicken strips 46-47 degrees with a prep date of 02/02/25 (inspection 02/03). Corrective action: CFSM was notified; CFSM chose to discard both containers of chicken strips and all three containers of steak strips. Discussed putting less product in prep containers. CFSM turned cooler temperature down.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed container of meatballs not reheated to 165F. Meatballs in the middle container ranged from 108-112F. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; per discussion with CFSM, food items were within time parameters and were reheated to 165F in the microwave. Discussed making sure items are cooked to 165F in microwave before being placed in steam well.

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 exhaust fans in both men's and women's restroom with heavy dust accumulation. Corrective action: CFSM notified; employee assigned to clean.

  

TACO BELL

481 HIGHWAY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 96

Last Inspection Date: 02-03-2025

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 sauce bottle lids stored as "clean" soiled with buildup and observed a hair in one. Also observed bin used to store the lids soiled. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of bin to prevent accumulation on buildup. Discussed storing lids inverted after washing and sanitizing to prevent holding water.

 

SUBWAY (HWY 53)

200 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 93

Last Inspection Date: 01-31-2025

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed beverage dispenser nozzles and diffusers at drive-thru soiled; not cleaned at a frequency necessary to maintain food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. Corrective action: PIC was notified; employee assigned to clean beverage dispenser nozzles.

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 clean dish racks above 3 compartment sink heavily soiled. Corrective action: PIC was notified; employee assigned to clean and discussed increasing cleaning frequency.

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 exhaust fans in both men's and women's restrooms not in operation and with dust buildup. Corrective action: PIC notified; maintenance request placed to fix fans.

 

WEEK OF JAN. 27, 2025

 

JEFFERSON'S OF CALHOUN

447 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 93

Last Inspection Date: 01-30-2025

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 buckets not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations. Corrective Action: Sanitizer bottle level was low and was replaced with new bottle. Sanitizer buckets refilled, 400 PPM Quaternary Ammonium.

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. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean, will perform informal follow-up on 02/03.

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 towels not completely submerged in sanitizer buckets. Corrective Action: Extra sanitizer towel removed from bucket.

 

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

530 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 01-30-2025

 

THEN WHO LLC

495 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 96

Last Inspection Date: 01-30-2025

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 drink nozzles at dine-in drink station soiled. Observed tea urn nozzles at both dine-in and drive-thru station soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 2/3. 

 

CRACKER BARREL

100 CRACKER BARREL RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 73

Last Inspection Date: 01-29-2025

VIOLATIONS:

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed food service employee in front area use improper handwashing procedures at handwashing sink. Employee got soap and rinsed soap off without scrubbing for at least 15 seconds. Corrective action: employee and PIC notified; demonstrated correct handwashing procedures for employee and discussed handwashing reminders for employees to PIC.

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 heavily soiled dishes and cooking utensils stored as clean on clean dish racks. Corrective action: PIC notified; employee assigned to clean dishes.

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 heavy buildup on all clean dish racks. Corrective action: PIC notified; discussed cleaning all racks and possibly using hard plastic liners on racks for ease of cleaning.

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 TCS food items (meat loaf) above 41 degrees in reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: Per discussion with CFSM and temperature logs provided food items were within time parameters. Meat loaf was taken to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool, meat loaf cooled to 33F.

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 sanitizer buckets stored on preptop table next to ready-to-eat foods and clean plates. Corrective Action: Sanitizer buckets were placed on bottom shelf of prep table.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed broken tiles with pooling water throughout kitchen and in dishwashing area. Corrective action: PIC was notified; discussed replacing broken tiles and regrouting in dishwashing area.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

511-6-1.07(3)(g) - mechanical ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed vent in dishwashing area not in operation with heavy buildup around vent and on other areas of ceiling. Corrective action: PIC was notified; discussed placing work order for vent. 

 

BURGER KING #2769

905 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 89

Last Inspection Date: 01-29-2025

VIOLATIONS:

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed food employee handle dirty dishes while running ware washing machine and same employee did not wash hands before handling clean dishes. Corrective action: PIC notified; discussed with employee when to wash hands.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed storage racks used to store clean dishes and containers soiled. Corrective action: PIC was notified; employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of racks. 

 

GREAT WALL RESTAURANT

1120 N WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 01-28-2025

 

EL PUEBLITO

206 PARK AVE CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 81

Last Inspection Date: 01-28-2025

VIOLATIONS:

4-1A - food separated and protected

511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 - gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed a food employee with gloved hands grab raw shrimp and then handled a serving spoon for the beans without washing their hands or putting on new gloves. Corrective action: PIC was notified; employee directed to wash hands and change gloves after handling raw meat and before touching other surfaces. A new serving utensil was placed in beans.

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 two containers of cheese dip not hot held at or above 135 degrees at 125 and 130 degrees in warmer cabinet. Corrective action: PIC was notified; employee assigned to reheat cheese dips to 165 before placing back in warmer cabinet.

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 improper cooling of TCS foods (cheese dip) above 41 degrees after more than 6 hours. Cheese dips were made on 1/27 and inspection was on 1/28. Corrective action: PIC was notified; PIC chose to throw items away. Discussed proper cooling procedures including, placing cheese dip in shallow containers for cooling, placing containers in freezer for rapid cooling to get down to 41 degrees or below.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed moisture damage on several ceiling tiles in back room. Corrective action: PIC was notified; PIC noted renovations to ceiling tiles and damaged walls is happening soon. 

 

THATCHER'S BARBEQUE AND GRILLE

1214 N WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 96

Last Inspection Date: 01-28-2025

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 interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean.

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 and interior of ice machine lid soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean, will perform informal follow-up on 01/31.

 

EL NOPAL

179 GOLDEN CIR CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 87

Last Inspection Date: 01-27-2025

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 buckets not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations, 0 PPM Chlorine. Corrective Action: Sanitizer buckets refilled, concentration adjusted to 50 PPM Chlorine.

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 improper cooling of TCS food items (beans - 86F) past 2 hours, cooling started at 10:30pm and inspection performed at 2:30PM). Corrective Action: CFSM chose to discard food items.

 

DENNY'S #8564

288 RESACA BEACH BLVD RESACA, GA 30735

Last Inspection Score: 85

Last Inspection Date: 01-27-2025

VIOLATIONS:

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed low hot water pressure for handwashing sink at warewashing area. Corrective Action: Workorder in place, will perform informal follow-up on 01/30.

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 spoons in handwashing sink at beginning of inspection. Corrective Action: Spoons were removed from handwashing sink.

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 multiple sanitizer buckets not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations. Corrective Action: Sanitizer buckets were refilled and now reading at 300 PPM quaternary ammonium.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean.

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 buildup and residue on clean dishes on dish rack. Corrective action: PIC was notified; employee assigned to clean.

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 buildup and residue on interior of ice machine lid and on plastic baffle. Observed buildup on interior of ice bin in front. Corrective action: PIC was notified; employee assigned to clean.

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 package of hard boiled eggs with use by date of 1/23/2025 and inspection performed on 1/27/2025. Corrective Action: Manager chose to discard hard boiled eggs.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed multiple tiles throughout the kitchen broken or missing. Corrective Action: Work order placed with repairs scheduled for March 2025. Will perform informal inspection on 3/31.

 

 

WEEK OF JAN. 20, 2025

 

DUBS HIGH ON THE HOG BBQ, INC.

349 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 99

Last Inspection Date: 01-24-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

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 dust accumulation on air intake vents above ice machine. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean.

 

CHECKERS

560 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 01-24-2025

 

WORLD OF WINGS

171 W BELMONT DR STE 7 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 81

Last Inspection Date: 01-24-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

1-2B - certified food protection manager

511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed no Certified Food Safety Manager for establishment. Corrective Action: Facility must have CFSM by March 24, 2025.

4-1A - food separated and protected

511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 - gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed a food employee with gloved hands bread raw fish and then touch ready-to-eat food (hush puppies) with the same gloved hands. Single use gloves were used for more than one task. Corrective Action: Hush puppies were discarded, employee removed gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves.

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 solution in 3 compartment sink not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to refill 3 compartment sink, refilled to 50-100 PPM Chlorine.

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 in-use sanitizer buckets above 200 PPM Chlorine. Corrective Action: Sanitizer buckets were refilled with sanitizer reading 50-100 PPM Chlorine.

 

YELLOW JACKET

801 OOTHCALOOGA ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 96

Last Inspection Date: 01-24-2025

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 clean dish rack soiled and rusting. Corrective action: PIC was notified; recommended to clean racks and put hard plastic liners over racks that will be more easy to clean.

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 heavily soiled can opener blade. Corrective action: PIC was notified; recommended cleaning daily and replacing blade when it begins to corrode.

 

SOUTHERN CHICKS COOKING LLC

1452 FIRETOWER RD SE FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139

Last Inspection Score: 93

Last Inspection Date: 01-24-2025

VIOLATIONS:

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed chicken broth with cook date of 1/7 stored past 7 days since cooked. Inspection performed on 1/24. Corrective Action: CFSM chose to discard chicken broth.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed opened almond milk labeled keep refrigerated not date marked with day container was opened. Corrective Action: CFSM chose to discard milk.

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 buttermilks with manufacturers use by date of 12/30/24 and 1/17/25 in reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: CFSM chose to discard milks.

 

KFC

723 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 90

Last Inspection Date: 01-23-2025

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?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed handwashing sink in ware washing area not operational. CFSM showed me a leak. No paper towels present at handwashing sink. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; handwashing sink leak to be fixed and paper towels stocked. Will perform follow-up on 01/27/2025.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed drink nozzles in drive-thru station and dine-in area heavily soiled. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean drink nozzles. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency and using small brushes to clean crevices.

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 buildup on dish rack of clean dishes. Corrective action: CFSM notified; discussed purchasing hard plastic liners for the shelves.

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 buildup on clean dishes on dish rack. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean.

 

GORDON HEALTH CARE

1280 MAULDIN RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 01-23-2025

 

LITTLE CAESARS

724 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 01-23-2025

 

 

WEEK OF JAN. 13, 2025

 

COOK OUT RESTAURANT

610 E 53 HWY CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 93

Last Inspection Date: 01-17-2025

 

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 soiled clean utensils and utensil holder. Corrective action: PIC notified; employee assigned to clean.

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 soiled drink nozzles in drink dispenser at dine-in area. Corrective action: PIC notified; employee assigned to clean and replace nozzles.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed soiled knife holder and ice scoop holder heavily soiled. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean knife holder and ice scoop holder. I recommended replacing the ice scoop holder with something more easily cleanable. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of both items.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed drying racks over three compartment sink and dish area heavily soiled with encrusted material. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean. Discussed using hard plastic shelf liners that are easily cleanable and easy to replace.

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 ice machine lid soiled. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; 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 stuck-on buildup on all prep top handles and drawer handles. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing the cleaning frequency of the handles and other surfaces.

 

HARDEE'S #1500904

2284 US HWY 41 N CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 86

Last Inspection Date: 01-17-2025

 

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 both handwashing sinks in the kitchen without paper towels. Corrective Action: CFSM provided paper towels 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 bin at drive thru station, plastic baffle at interior of ice machine and ice machine lid heavily soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean, will perform informal follow-up on 01/21.

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 area where valve diffuser attaches to drink machine in drive-thru station and dine-in area heavily soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean, will perform informal follow-up on 01/21.

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 ice scoop and scoop holder soiled. Corrective Action: Employee cleaned items.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed containers with coleslaw at reach-in cooler at drive-thru station without date marking. After discussion with CFSM coleslaw was prepared greater than 24 hours. Corrective Action: CFSM chose to discard coleslaw.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed single service to-go containers not stored inverted to protect food contact surface. Corrective Action: Single service to-go containers were inverted.

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 flooring under standing equipment heavily soiled with food debris and grease. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean, will perform informal follow-up on 01/21.

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 ceiling tiles at biscuit station with heavy dust accumulation. Air intake covers throughout the kitchen and at restrooms with heavy dust accumulation. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean, will perform informal follow-up on 01/21.

 

JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANTS, LP

701 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 80

Last Inspection Date: 01-16-2025

 

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 handwashing sink by drink station without paper towels. Corrective Action: Paper towels were provided.

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 and ice bin at drive-thru station soiled. Corrective Action: Ice machine and ice bin will be emptied and cleaned to sight and touch. Will perform informal inspection on 01/17 to verify.

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 drink nozzles at drive-thru station soiled. Corrective Action: Drink nozzles were replaced with clean ones.

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 milkshake machine spindle with dried-up milkshake material. Corrective Action: Spindle was 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 container of half and half creamer cups labeled keep refrigerated stored on countertop at drive-thru station with temperature reading 76F. Corrective Action: CFSM chose to discard half and half creamer cups.

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 dipper well water for ice cream scoops reading 68F. Corrective Action: Water containers and scoops were replaced. Containers were refilled with hot water reading 135F.

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 reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean gaskets.

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 air vent covers in restrooms, and throughout the kitchen with heavy dust accumulation. Corrective Action: Air vent covers to be cleaned. Will perform informal inspection on 01/21.

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 flooring under standing equipment soiled with heavy accumulation of food debris. Wall by fryer and sides of equipment near fryer soiled with heavy grease accumulation. Corrective Action: Kitchen to be deep cleaned. Will perform informal follow-up on 01/21.

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 sweater and grocery bag with personal belongings stored on shelving with single service items. Corrective Action: Items were removed from shelving and stored on managers station and employee coat rack.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed hood suppression system filters with heavy grease accumulation. Corrective Action: Filters to be removed and cleaned. Will perform informal follow-up on 01/21.

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 drink stored in coffee creamer cup container. No direct contamination observed. Corrective Action: CFSM chose to discard employee personal drink.

LA QUINTA INN BREAKFAST

150 CRACKER BARREL RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 80

Last Inspection Date: 01-15-2025

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed absence of paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrective action: PIC notified; PIC replaced paper towel roll to fill dispenser.

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?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed empty quaternary sanitizing solution bottle attached to 3-compartment sink with no alternate way to sanitize dishes. Corrective action: PIC and CFSM notified; educated CFSM on alternate sanitization methods such as chlorine and to use that while awaiting shipment of quaternary solution. CFSM placed order for quat solution. Will perform follow-up on 1/16/2025.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed package of precooked sausage from previous breakfasts in reach-in cooler with no date marking. Corrective action: PIC notified; PIC did not know when sausage was heated and cooled. PIC chose to discard sausage. Instructed PIC to date mark any foods not used within 24 hours after opening.

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 11 bags of pre-cooked eggs with a manufacturer's use-by date of 11/15/2024 (inspection 1/15/25). Corrective action: PIC and CFSM notified; PIC chose to discard eggs.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed in-use utensils (2 sets of tongs) stored directly on breakfast buffet counter and not on a holding dish/container. Corrective action: PIC notified; educated PIC on proper storage of in-use utensils and what containers they may use going forward.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed no test strips available to measure the sanitizer concentration. Corrective Action: PIC and CFSM were notified about the issue, CFSM will order test strips.

 

HOME 2 SUITES (BREAKFAST)

902 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 84

Last Inspection Date: 01-15-2025

VIOLATIONS:

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

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

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed opened plastic water bottle in handwashing sink. Corrective action: PIC notified; educated PIC on acceptable employee drinks in kitchen area is a single-use cup with a lid and a straw.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed items (bucket, water bottle, and single-use cup) in handwashing sink at beginning of inspection. Corrective action: PIC notified; items were removed from handwashing sink. Discussed handwashing sinks are to always be readily available and are not to be used for any other purpose.

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?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed TCS foods (egg omelets and breakfast sandwiches containing egg, cheese, and meat) below 135F at 119F. Corrective action: PIC notified; educated PIC on proper hot holding temperatures. I suggested to turn the temperature of the hot holding unit up to maintain 135F. PIC turned hot holding unit up 5 degrees from 163F to 168F. PIC to discard TCS foods below 135F at end of breakfast service.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed empty bottle of sanitizer test strips at time of inspection. Corrective action: PIC notified; PIC to order new test strips. Educated PIC to test sanitizer concentration each time a new sanitizer batch is made.

 

DEL TACO

250 HWY 53 EAST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 01-14-2025

 

SONIC DRIVE-IN CALHOUN, LLC

716 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 93

Last Inspection Date: 01-14-2025

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 quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets not at minimum concentration per manufacturers recommendations, 0 ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, sanitizer solution redone and now reading 300ppm quaternary ammonium. 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets refilled.

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 cooling methods being used (prep-top cooler and reach-in cooler) not adequate in rapidly cooling Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (coleslaw). Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, coleslaw was moved to reach-in freezer to aid in rapid cooling.

 

LOVE ICE CREAM AND MORE

344 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 98

Last Inspection Date: 01-14-2025

VIOLATIONS:

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed single-use storage cup used for storage of tasting utensils. Corrective action: PIC notified; PIC changed tasting utensil containers.

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?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed utensils stored in containers with napkins. Corrective action: PIC notified; PIC removed napkins from containers. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent.

 

ADVENTHEALTH GORDON

1035 RED BUD RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 87

Last Inspection Date: 01-13-2025

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 spatula utensil drawer heavily soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of drawers.

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 TCS food (oil in garlic mixture: 48F and turkey broth: 47F) not cooled from 135F to 41F within 6 hours. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, CFSM chose to discard food items. Discussed putting food items in freezer to rapidly cool, and using shallow container to allow food to rapidly cool.

 

DAIRY QUEEN (Hwy 53)

288 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 96

Last Inspection Date: 01-13-2025

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 ice machine soiled with buildup. Corrective action: PIC notified; employee assigned to clean. Discussed cleaning frequency and replacing ice machine lid gasket.

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

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed drink nozzles in dine-in area soiled. Corrective action: PIC notified; employee assigned to scrub and sanitize existing nozzles and replace soiled ones.

 

TOKYO STEAKHOUSE

201 W BELMONT DR STE 1 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 80

Last Inspection Date: 01-13-2025

VIOLATIONS:

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed handwashing sinks without hot water. Hot water heater not operational. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, CFSM aware and workorder in place with maintenance scheduled for 01/14.

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 microwaves soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of microwaves.

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 multiple TCS food items in walk-in cooler above 41 degrees without active time control, see temperature chart below. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, per discussion with CFSM food items were within time parameters. Workorder placed for walk-in cooler due to freezing, CFSM adjusted temperature of walk-in cooler causing temperature rise. During inspection temperature lowered and ambient temperature reading 40F, tcs food temperature lowering (see temperature charts below).

11C - approved thawing methods used

511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed reduced oxygen fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen and removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing, manufacturer instructions not being followed. Observed rop fish thawing in reach-in cooler not removed from packaging. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, per discussion with CFSM thawing of fish occurred today 1/13, employee removed fish from packaging.

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