WEEK OF JANUARY 26, 2026

 

BIG JOHN'S TREAT SHOPPE

120 WILLIAMS ST STE 100 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 96

Last Inspection Date: 01-29-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

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 tile cleaner and dish detergent stored with pots and pans in drying area. CA: Toxic materials shall be stored away from food and, equiopment, and utensils. COS: CFSM removed cleaning materials from equipment and utensil drying area.

 

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE OF CALHOUN

203 RICHARDSON RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 94

Last Inspection Date: 01-29-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

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 container of raw shelled eggs with manufacturers expiration date of 11/25/2025 and inspection performed on 1/29/2026. CA: Eggs, milk, and time/temperature control safety 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 raw shelled eggs.

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 container of whipping cream with manufacturers expiration date of 1/22/2026 and inspection performed on 1/29/2026. CA: Eggs, milk, and time/temperature control safety 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 whipping cream.

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 wiping cloths in chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations. CA: Wiping cloths must be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified by manufacturer. COS: Sanitizing solution was adjusted to 100 PPM Chlorine.

 

NORTH INDIAN FLAME BAR & RESTAURANT

115 TRAVELERS PATH CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 56

Last Inspection Date: 01-29-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed PIC unable to perform duties due to risk factor violations (cold holding, hot holding, storage order, approved employee drinks, handwashing sinks properly stocked). CA: PIC must ensure compliance with all risk factors. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return (follow-up inspection).

1-2B - certified food protection manager

511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed CFSM is unable to access training needs of employees based on risk factor violations. CA: CFSM must assess training needs of employees and request formal training as needed. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return (follow-up inspection).

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed personal dinks on shelf with clean dishes above preptable not in single service container with lid and straw. CA: All personal drinks must be stored in a single use container with a lid and a straw and stored in an area away from food and equipment. COS: Glass cups were removed from kitchen and taken to warewashign area.

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 in main kitchen without paper towels. CA: Each handwashing sink shall have paper towels. COS: PIC stocked paper towel dispenser with paper towels.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed box of raw shelled eggs stored on shelf directly over containers of yogurt in walk-in cooler. CA: Food must be stored by minimum cook temperatures. COS: No contamination was observed. Yogurt was moved to shelf above raw shelled eggs.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed containers of raw chicken stored directly on container of cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. CA: Food must be stored by minimum cook temperatures. COS: No contamination was observed. Raw chicken was placed on bottom shelf.

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 pan with peeled and cut potatoes and container of ketchup in walk-in cooler not covered. Items were not actively cooling. CA: Food must be covered except when cooling. COS: Containers were covered.

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 bin soiled with brown debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted, inspector must return to verify items have been cleaned to sight and touch.

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 mixing bowl soiled with encrusted material. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted, inspector must return to verify items have been cleaned to sight and touch.

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 microwave soiled with rice. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted, 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 food reading above 41F on prep table beside microwave (plain yogurt sauce=52F, seasoned yogurt sauce =60F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Yogurts were placed on prep table 30 minutes ago. Yogurts were placed in reach-in cooler to aid in cooling.

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 on prep table beside microwave (plain yogurt=54F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Yogurt was placed on ice bath earlier but now ice has melted. Yogurt was placed on prep table about 2 hours ago. PIC chose to discard yogurt.

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 TCS food reading below 135F in rice cooker (cooked rice=122F). CA: Hot TCS food shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: TCS food items were placed in the rice cooker about 30 minutes ago. Rice cooker setting was set to cook. Rice was reheated to 175F.

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 container of cooked rice cooling on kitchen floor. Rice had been cooling for 30 minutes and reading 117F. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d). COS: Rice was placed in reach-in cooler to rapidly cool.

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 bag of onions, crate of onions and container of dough stored directly on floor. CA: Food must be stored at least 6" off floor. COS: Food was placed on rack and on inverted crates.

12B - personal cleanliness

511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed employees handling and preparing food with bracelets. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Employees removed bracelets.

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

511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed clean knives, spoons and knives not stored with lip-contact surface protected. CA: Knives, forks, and spoons that are not pre-wrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees. COS: Utensils were rearranged to have lip-contact surface protected.

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?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed single service containers of sour cream and garlic reused to store food. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. No COS can be observed, inspector must return to verify food items have been removed from single service containers.

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

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

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed no sanitizer test strips for sanitizer used at 3 compartment sink (lactic acid) and dining room tables (purell). CA: Sanitizer strips must be readily available. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return (follow-up).

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed cell phone stored on cutting board at prep table. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. COS: Cell phone was removed from cutting board.

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EL RAYOS

360 S PIEDMONT ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 93

Last Inspection Date: 01-28-2026

 

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 multiple containers of food without label of common name. CA: Food containers shall be labeled with common name of food. COS: CFSM labeled food containers.

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 chips stored directly on floor in main kitchen. CA: All food shall be stored at least 6 inches from the floor. COS: CFSM used pallet to keep container of chips at least 6 inches from floor.

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 an in-use wet wiping cloth stored on table not in sanitizer bucket. CA: COS: In-use sanitizer cloths shalle bestored in sanitizer in between uses. CFSM placed in use cloth in sanitizer bucket for storage.

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 multiple salsa bowls with chipping around edges. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be in good repair and proper adjustment. COS: Not noted as COS. CFSM will have new bowls ordered for use. Health department will recheck.

 

YONG TERIYAKI LLC

474 RED BUD RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 89

Last Inspection Date: 01-28-2026

 

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 in kitchen with water below 85F and with low pressure. CA: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF. No COS can be noted, inspector must return to verify hot water at 85F provided at handwashing sink. 1/30: Verified handwashing sink has water at least 85F (reading 96F) and higher pressure.

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

511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed clear spray bottles used to store degreaser and bleach not labeled with chemical common name. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly identified with the common name of the material. COS: Employee placed label on spray bottle with chemical 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 pots with beef broth stored directly on the floor. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: In a clean, dry location, at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor where it is not exposed to contamination. COS: Exterior of pots were cleaned and placed in walk-in cooler.

 

ESTELA'S TAQUERIA

802 N WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 59

Last Inspection Date: 01-27-2026

 

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 RTE foods stored directly below raw shrimp and raw ground beef in reach in cooler. CA: Foods shall be stored by their cook temperatures. COS: CFSM relocated ready to eat foods above raw animal foods.

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 buckets of chlorine sanitizer not reaching the proper parts per million. CA: Sanitizer solutions used for cleaning food contact surfaces shall be at the recommended parts per million per the manufacturer needed to ensure sanitization of food contact surfaces. COS: CFSM had sanitizer buckets remade and retested to ensure proper parts per million is achieved.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed Horchata stored in reach in cooler at front service area cold holding at 55F. CA: Cold TCS food shall be stored at 41F or below. COS: CFSM relocated Horchata to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Discussed ensuring TCS foods are cooled to 41F or below before prepping/placing in reach in coolers.

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 TCS food stored in reach in cooler below 41F. CA: Cold TCS foods shall be stored at 41F or below. COS: CFSM discarded TCS foods found to have been prepped over 4 hours prior. CFSM relocated TCS foods found to be prepped less than 4 hours prior to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. CFSM will have cooler serviced/repaired and will have unit rechecked by Health Department.

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 food in walk in cooler not cold holding at 41F or below. CA: Cold TCS food shall be stored at 41F or below. COS: CFSM will monitor TS food temperature and Health Department will return in morning to recheck food and walk in cooler temperatures.

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 cooked chicken in steam well hot holding below 135F (cooked chicken 88). CA: Hot food shall be stored at 135F or higher. CFSM: CFSM had prepped chicken less than 3 hours prior and reheated chicken to 165 to be stored at 135 degrees or higher.

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

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

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed Grime cleaner stored next to tortillas below cashier stand and in dishwash area next to clean equipment. CA: COS: CFSM relocated cleaners to chemical storage area.

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?: No

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed multiple containers and bottles without proper name and label. CA: COS: PIC will ensure all food containers have the common name labeled on the container.

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 multiple containers of chips stored directly on floor in dry goods storage area. CA: All food shall be stored at least 6 inches off the ground. COS: CFSM relocated containers of chips to shelving 6 inches or more from the ground.

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 in use utensils stored in water at 88F. CA: In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned. COS: CFSM replaced utensils with clean utensils and ensured utensil holding container contained water at least 135F.

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 multiple boxes of cups and utensils store directly on the floor in the dry good storage area and in the parties room. CA: All utensils and equipment shall be stored at least 6 inches off the floor. COS: CFSM relocated boxes to shelving 6 inches or more from the ground.

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 visible light around back exterior door. CA: Outer openings to the facility shall be protected from the entry of pests. COS: CFSM will have exterior doors serviced and repaired to eliminate all visible light. Doors will be rechecked by Health Department.

 

WAFFLE HOUSE (Red Bud) #88

1420 RED BUD RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 72

Last Inspection Date: 01-23-2026

 

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 containers of waffle batter that contain raw shelled eggs stored on shelf directly over milk. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed. Milk was placed on shelf above waffle batter.

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 ice machine lid soiled with black build-up. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee assigned to clean interior of ice machine lid to sight and touch.

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 machine scoop and interior of scoop holder soiled with black build-up and debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Ice scoop and ice scoop holder washed placed in mechanical dishwasher to be properly cleaned to sight and touch.

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 clean utensil drawer soiled with food debris and sticky brown build-up. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Drawer and utensils properly cleaned to sight and touch using mechanical dishwasher.

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 reach-in cooler beside the cook line (Chili=44F, chocolate milk=44F, creamer=44F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Chili, chocolate milk and creamer were placed in cooler about 2 hours ago but cooler door wasn't closed properly. TCS foods were placed in walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.

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 multiple containers of waffle batter actively cooling in tightly lidded container and stacked on-top of one another. CA: Food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to allow for rapid cooling. COS: Containers were loosely covered and unstacked to allow for rapid cooling.

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 roaches under the dishwasher area. CA: Pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the facility for presence of pests and contacting pest control when pests are found. No COS can be noted. Pest control must be contacted for servicing of facility and follow-up inspection performed to ensure pests have been eliminated.

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490 LLC dba Ihop 490

742 HWY 53 SE CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 91

Last Inspection Date: 01-23-2026

 

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 in walk in cooler coldholding above 41F. (Shredded cheese 45, raw steak strips 44, liquid egg 44, butter 45, sliced tomatoes 46, ranch 47). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Not noted as corrected on site. CFSM discarded all TCS foods coldholding above 41F and prepped over four hours prior. All TCS foods found to be prepped less than four hours prior were relocated to freezers for rapid cooling. Walk in cooler will be serviced and rechecked by Health Department before being used to coldhold food items.