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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 AUGUST 10, 2026
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
566 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 08-17-2026
SPARK BY HILTON BREAKFAST
125 HAMPTON DR CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 91
Last Inspection Date: 08-17-2026
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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed tcs food items cream cheese above 41F at self serve buffet line. CA: TCS foods requiring refrigeration must be maintained at 41F or below at all times. COS: Food items have been out since breakfast started at 6am. Cream cheese was discarded as they were out 4 hours.
SUB DELIGHT
125 WC BRYANT PKWY CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 08-14-2026
MR. SUMO
408 COURT ST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 98
Last Inspection Date: 08-13-2026
VIOLATIONS:
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed handle of tongs directly in contact with lo mein in reach in cooler under grill. CA: Handles of utensils should be stored in a way that prevents the handles from directly touching the food. Health Authority suggests placing tongs on cart near grill. COS by placing tongs in 3 compartment sink to rewash.
J & C FOOD TRUCK (BASE OF OPERATION)
1441 US HWY 41 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 85
Last Inspection Date: 08-13-2026
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 knives stored as clean soiled with dried food debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Knives taken to warewashing area to be properly cleaned.
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 TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41F in RIC (Red salsas=55F, Mozarella cheese=58F). CA: All TCS foods being cold held must be held at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC food items were checked at 8:30am and were below 41F. Cooler is in defrost cycle. TCS foods had been in cooler less than 4 hours, items moved to different cooler with temp of 41F.
J & C FOOD TRUCK #2
1441 US HWY 41 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 85
Last Inspection Date: 08-13-2026
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: BASE VIOLATION: Observed knives stored as clean soiled with dried food debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Knives taken to warewashing area to be properly cleaned.
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 foods improperly cold holding above 41F in RIC (Red salsas=49F, Red salsa=45F). CA: All TCS foods being cold held must be held at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC food items were within time parameters. TCS foods had been in cooler less than 4 hours, items moved to freezer at base to rapidly cool.
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: BASE VIOLATION: Observed TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41F in RIC (Red salsas=55F, Mozarella cheese=58F). CA: All TCS foods being cold held must be held at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC food items were checked at 8:30am and were below 41F. Cooler is in defrost cycle. TCS foods had been in cooler less than 4 hours, items moved to different cooler with temp of 41F.
CANYON CREEK COFFEE AND CO
625 BLACKWOOD TER SE CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 08-13-2026
KFC
723 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 08-12-2026
McDONALD'S (Hwy 53) #2903
749 HWY 53 EAST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 08-12-2026
NAVION CALHOUN SUBTENANT LLC
265 LOVERS LN CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 95
Last Inspection Date: 08-12-2026
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 ice scoop soiled with brown debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Ice scoop taken to dish room to be properly cleaned.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black debris. Observed Interior of ice machine lid soiled with brown debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted. Workorder placed to have ice machine deep cleaned. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/17 to verify items have been cleaned to sight and touch.
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 cell phone stored on clean dish rack and another cell phone stored on spice rack. CA: Employee personal items must be stored in areas to prevent contamination to food, food contact surfaces, and clean equipment. COS: Phones were removed from kitchen.
SUBWAY, LOVE'S TRAVEL STOPS AND COUNTRY STORES #735
1081 BELWOOD RD STE 2 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 91
Last Inspection Date: 08-11-2026
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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed TCS foods reading above 41F in the preptop cooler (deli ham=50F, shredded chicken=51F, tuna salad=48F, sliced cucumbers=50F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Food items mentioned were placed in the preptop cooler 2 hours ago. Food items were taken to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F, since they were held less than 4 hours.
BURGER KING
1081 BELWOOD RD STE 3 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 96
Last Inspection Date: 08-11-2026
VIOLATIONS:
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 covered and stacked pans of sliced tomatoes cooling in walk-in cooler. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished by not stacking pans ontop of one another, and loosely covering lids. COS: Food pans were unstacked and loosely covered.
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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed exterior of ice machine lid soiled with brown buildup. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: 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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed interior of reach-in freezers soiled with food debris and ice build-up. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: Employee assigned to clean.
PSB FOODS LLC DBA QUIZNOS
1503 RED BUD RD CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 08-11-2026
TACO BELL - Resaca, GA
2234 US HWY 41 RESACA, GA 30735
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 08-10-2026
GRIFFIN CAFE
11877 FAIRMOUNT HWY SE FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139
Last Inspection Score: 96
Last Inspection Date: 08-10-2026
VIOLATIONS:
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: No
Inspector Notes: Observed open energy drink can on prep counter next to food preparation. CA: Employee drinks and food must be in a separate, designated area away from food prep. Must put employee drinks in a disposable cup with a straw & lid. COS by discarding drink.
