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The following inspections are performed by the Gordon County Health Department.
Grades and action explanations are as follows:
A: Food safety excellence with a numerical score of 90 to 100.
B: Satisfactory compliance with a numerical score of 80 to 89.
C: Marginal compliance with a numerical score of 70 to 79.
U: Unsatisfactory compliance with a numerical score of 69 or less.
CA=Corrective action
PIC=Person in charge
TCS= Time/temperature control for safety
WEEK OF JULY 20, 2026
MARCO'S PIZZA
1503 RED BUD RD UNIT 102 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 96
Last Inspection Date: 07-24-2026
VIOLATIONS:
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 used for food prep surfaces and other equipment stored on food prep table. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified by manufacturer. COS: Wet wiping cloths placed in dirty linen basket.
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 belongings (handbags and drinks) stored on top of reach-in cooler used to store sauces. CA: Designated area away from food or food contact surfaces must be used for storage of employee personal items. COS: Items moved to manager area (bottom shelf of desk).
IHOP
742 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 91
Last Inspection Date: 07-23-2026
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 ice in handwashing sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Ice was melted.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in employee restroom. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: individual, disposable towels. COS: Paper towels provided at handwashing sink.
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed box of lids at dry storage area stored on floor. CA: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles shall be stored at least 6" off the floor. COS: PIC placed box of lids on shelf.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed flooring in walk-in cooler damaged. Observed wall outside of walk-in cooler damaged. CA: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Floors, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return to verify issues have been corrected.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed floor tiles missing or loose under mechanical dishwashing area. Observed foam around floor tiles under mechanical dishwashing area. Observed foam at wall wacross mechanical dishwashing area. CA: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Floors, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return to verify issues have been corrected.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed holes on wall at employee restroom. Observed openings in walk-in cooler ceiling. CA: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Floors, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return to verify issues have been corrected.
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 several live roaches in chemical storage area and managers office. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises. COS: Active pest control service reports on file with last service date today, 7/23. Deep clean kitchen and continue working with pest control to eliminate pests.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE OF CALHOUN
203 RICHARDSON RD CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 96
Last Inspection Date: 07-20-2026
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 opened liquid eggs in reach-in cooler with open date of 6/7 and inspection performed on 7/20. CA: A food that requires date marking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. COS: Liquid eggs were discarded.
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC DBA PILOT TRAVEL CENTER #4558-WENDY'S
2111 HWY 41 NE CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 07-20-2026
MELISSA'S MEALS ON WHEELS BASE OF OPERATION
426 RUSSELL HILL EST DR NW SUGAR VALLEY, GA 30746
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 07-20-2026
MELISSA'S MEALS ON WHEELS MOBILE UNIT 2
426 RUSSELL HILL ESTATES DR NW SUGAR VALLEY, GA 30746
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 07-20-2026
