WEEK OF AUGUST 31, 2026

 

CHINA PALACE

136 WEST BELMONT DR CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 92

Last Inspection Date: 09-03-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed several containers of unpackaged foods stored uncovered in walk in cooler and reach in cooler. CA: Unless food is actively in use or cooling down, must cover unpackaged food to prevent overhead contamination. COS by covering.

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 employee only use soapy water to clean utensils, then proceed to hang them up to dry without properly sanitizing them first. CA: Must clean dishes and utensils with soapy water, rinse with water only, then soak them in a Cl- solution of 50-100 ppm for proper sanitation. COS by filling up 3 compartment sink with Cl- solution of 100 ppm and soaking utensils.

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

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed PIC stick thermometer probe into chicken in prep top unit without sanitizing it beforehand. CA: Must sanitize thermometer probe before and after use. COS by using alcohol wipe to wipe thermometer probe.

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 substantial residue and food debris accumulation on the floors and walls in main kitchen area, and underneath equipment. Also observed significant soil accumulation inside the drain compartments of both the prep sink and 3 compartment sink. CA: Physical facility must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep it clean. No COS can be noted; must deep clean asap.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed multiple containers of employee food items stored on shelves in walk in cooler, directly next to and above customer food. CA: Must store employee items in a personal, designated area away from customer food. COS by moving personal items.

 

LOS JEFES CASTILLO BASE OF OPERATION

1231 US HWY 41 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 63

Last Inspection Date: 09-02-2026

 

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 handwashing, reheating, hot holding, storage order. CA: PIC must ensure compliance with all risk factors. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return for 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 unable to assess 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 for follow-up inspection.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed food service employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink without soap. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. COS: Employee directed to wash hands in handwashing sink.

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 raw chicken stored directly ontop of raw shelled eggs in reach-in cooler. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, raw chicken moved next to raw shelled eggs.

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 rice reheating in microwave not reheated to 165F before being placed in steam table. CA: time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) for 15 seconds. COS: Rice removed from steam table and placed in microwave to be reheated to 165F.

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 next to stovetop (cooked steak=81F and cooked chicken=80F). CA: Hot TCS food shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: TCS food item have been next to stovetop for about 30 minutes. Steak and chicken was rapidly reheated on the stove to 165F or above for 15 seconds.

 

LOS JEFES CASTILLO

1231 US HWY 41 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 63

Last Inspection Date: 09-02-2026

 

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 handwashing, reheating, hot holding, storage order. CA: PIC must ensure compliance with all risk factors. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return for 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 unable to assess 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 for follow-up inspection.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed food service employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink without soap. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. COS: Employee directed to wash hands in handwashing sink.

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 raw chicken stored directly ontop of raw shelled eggs in reach-in cooler. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, raw chicken moved next to raw shelled eggs.

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 rice reheating in microwave not reheated to 165F before being placed in steam table. CA: time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) for 15 seconds. COS: Rice removed from steam table and placed in microwave to be reheated to 165F.

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 next to stovetop (cooked steak=81F and cooked chicken=80F). CA: Hot TCS food shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: TCS food item have been next to stovetop for about 30 minutes. Steak and chicken was rapidly reheated on the stove to 165F or above for 15 seconds.

 

LA QUINTA INN BREAKFAST

150 CRACKER BARREL RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 85

Last Inspection Date: 09-01-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed no signed copies of Employee Health Policy on file at time of inspection. Employee was unable to demonstrate knowledge on the foodborne illnesses that prevent an employee from working with food. CA: It is the person in charge's responsibility to inform all current employees of their responsibility to report their health as it relates to the 6 major foodborne illnesses. Provided PIC with a blank copy of EHP. No COS can be noted. Must have all kitchen staff review and sign EHP and keep signed copies on file for next inspection.

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 unpackaged apples in self serving bowl in buffet area. CA: Unpackaged food shall be covered to prevent environmental contamination. Must individually wrap apples. COS by moving apples to kitchen area.

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

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed ice machine chute soiled with black debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted. Must deep clean ice machine within 72 hours. Must send a picture to Health Authority after it is cleaned.

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

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed no food contact surface sanitizer in stock at facility during time of inspection. According to employee, only dish soap and water are used to clean utensils, dishes, and table tops. CA: Equipment food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized after use. No COS can be noted; must obtain more quat sanitizer asap.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed most recent inspection report (89 B) not posted in public view; a previous report of 95 A was posted instead. CA: The most current inspection report shall be displayed in public view. Must post this current inspection report.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed reach-in freezers with excessive ice accumulation. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements. No COS can be noted; must address accumulation asap.

 

GONDOLA PIZZA

427 E HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 87

Last Inspection Date: 08-28-2026

 

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 wiping cloth stored in sanitizer solution of 0 ppm Cl- near cash register. According to PIC, sanitizer bucket is used to clean table tops in dining area. CA: For proper sanitation of food contact surfaces, wiping cloth shall be stored in a Cl- solution with concentration per manufacturer recommendations. COS by adding more bleach to solution, sanitizer solution adjusted to 100 ppm Cl-.

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

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed significant residue accumulation inside soda dispenser and tea dispenser nozzles in dining area. CA: Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a rate that prevents accumulation. No COS can be noted; must clean and sanitize soda nozzles by 8/31/2026. 8/31: PIC verified drink nozzles have been cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to prevent accumulation.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed ham with a prep date of 8/18/26 and sausage with a prep date of 8/17/26 in prep top cooler. CA: TCS food subject to date marking must be used or discarded within 7 days, day of prep counting as day 1. COS, PIC discarded food 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 container of cut cucumbers in prep top unit prepared on a previous day with no date label. CA: TCS food subject to date marking must be date marked if held for more than 1 day. COS, PIC discarded food items.

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 several dry wiping cloths soiled with debris stored on counters throughout kitchen area. CA: Cloths used for wiping down food contact surfaces shall be held in a sanitizer solution of 50-100 ppm Cl- or be free of food debris or soil accumulation. COS by placing dirty wiping cloths in linen area to be rewashed.