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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 3, 2026

 

CICIS PIZZA

120 WC BRYANT PKWY CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 08-07-2026

 

TAQUERIA EL CENTENARIO BASE OF OPERATION

377 RICHARDSON RD STE 7 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 08-07-2026

 

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

605 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 91

Last Inspection Date: 08-06-2026

 

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 reading above 41F in the front display cooler (string cheese=43F, mozzarella and sliced tomato sandwich=46F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: String cheese, and mozzarella tomato sandwich were placed in display cooler over 4 hours. PIC discarded food items since they were held over 4 hours.

 

BOJANGLES

255 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 86

Last Inspection Date: 08-06-2026

 

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 employee washing dishes, handle soiled dishes and then remove clean dishes from sanitizer compartment without washing hands. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before handling clean equipment and utensils and after handling soiled equipment or utensils. COS: Employee instructed to rewash dishes that were removed from sanitizer with soiled hands and wash hands before removing from sanitizer.

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 with dried brown debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Drink nozzles removed and taken to warewashing area 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 ice bin in drive-thru area soiled with brown debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted, employee assigned to clean ice bin properly 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 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. Employee assigned to clean ice machine lid to sight and touch.

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 food debris. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return to verify areas have been cleaned.

 

JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANTS, LP

701 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 08-06-2026

 

CALHOUN COFFEE MOBILE UNIT

117 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 89

Last Inspection Date: 08-06-2026

 

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: FROM BASE OF OPERATION: [Observed ranch and salsa cold held above 41°F in prep top across from fryers. CA: TCS food shall be cold held at 41°F or below. As mentioned last inspection, the left side of the cooler is not maintaining TCS food at 41°F or below. Health Authority suggests storing TCS foods in the right side of the cooler until this issue is addressed. COS by discarding items potentially out of temperature for more than 4 hours and moving items out of temperature for less than 4 hours.]

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: FROM BASE OF OPERATION: [Observed milk cold held above 41°F in bar reach in cooler. CA: TCS food shall be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature (AAT) of the unit was 43.9°F. COS by moving milk to other bar cooler with an AAT of 36°F, since milk was out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Must ensure coolers are set to an AAT that can consistently cold hold TCS food at 41°F.]

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: FROM BASE OF OPERATION: [Observed pancake mix, whipped butter, and "french mix" sitting on counters in kitchen area, temping above 41°F. CA: TCS food shall be cold held at 41°F or below, unless utilizing Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). If using TPHC, must have time label on or near product indicating time food was brought out of temperature control, and the discard time 4 hours later. COS by discarding. Will email PIC TPHC written procedure. If choosing to use TPHC, must fill out procedure and keep on file.

 

THE LIFESTYLE WELLNESS LLC

401 CURTIS PKWY SE CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 08-06-2026

 

MULLIGANS

581 FIELD'S FERRY DR CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 08-05-2026

 

PENG'S PAVILION

1120 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 95

Last Inspection Date: 08-05-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

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 exposed concrete floor in dry storage area. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Must seal with a sealant, paint, or other kind of durable floor material.

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 significant residue accumulation on floor and ceiling tiles throughout main kitchen area. CA: Physical facility must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep it clean. Must deep clean at a more frequent pace.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed several dead roaches in dry storage area near back door. CA: Presence of pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence by routinely inspecting the facility, deep cleaning, and working with pest control. Pest control's last visit was last week, according to invoice provided by PIC. Must deep clean dry storage area and install door sweep to mesh door to prevent pests. Must continue to work with pest control to address issue. No COS can be noted.

 

COOK OUT RESTAURANT

610 E 53 HWY CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 96

Last Inspection Date: 08-05-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed several live flies throughout the kitchen area. CA: Prescence of pests shall be eliminated by deep cleaning kitchen and working with pest control to address the issue. PIC states pest control comes out every couple of weeks. Health Authority suggests installing air curtains over drive thru windows and back door to assist with pest prevention. No COS can be noted; must address pest issue asap.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed fly tape over steam table in kitchen area. CA: Pest control devices such as fly tape cannot be placed directly over food and food prep. No COS can be noted; must remove fly tape asap.

 

CHECKERS

560 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 08-04-2026

 

TAQUERIA PLACERITOS

901 N WALL ST UNIT B CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 88

Last Inspection Date: 08-04-2026

 

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed bottle of salsa on counter temping 79°F. CA: TCS food shall be cold held at 41°F or below. After discussion with PIC, it was determined that salsa bottles are given to customers then cooled back down. Cannot do this unless utilizing Time as a Public Health Control. PIC states he will do single use portions of salsa. COS by discarding.

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 several TCS foods cold held above 41°F in reach in cooler near kitchen entry and in reach in cooler under prep top unit. CA: TCS food shall be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temp (AAT) of the reach in cooler near kitchen entry was 42°F. The AAT of the reach in cooler under the prep top was 35°F. COS by moving TCS food to different cooler and freezer, as these items have been potentially out of temp for 4 hours or less.

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 shelves storing clean dishes and utensils near 3 compartment sink with debris accumulation. Also observed shelf under prep counter across from grill with debris accumulation. CA: Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a rate that prevents accumulation. Must deep clean more frequently.

 

TAQUERIA EL CENTENARIO MOBILE UNIT

377 RICHARDSON RD STE 7 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 08-04-2026

 

SUBWAY (Fairmount)

2579 US-411 FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 08-03-2026

 

SOUTHERN CREAMERY CO.

2573 US HIGHWAY 411 SE FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 08-03-2026

 

RESTAURANT EL MANANTIAL 502 LLC

100 PETERS ST STE 8 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 96

Last Inspection Date: 08-03-2026

 

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: Observed PIC unable to demonstrate verification that employees were informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms and illnesses. CA: PIC must present documentation to show employees were informed of when to report. No COS can be noted. Form given to PIC, inspector must return to verify that employees have received training.

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