WEEK OF JUNE 15, 2026

 

UNCLE BRIAN'S BBQ BASE OF OPERATION

215 JAMES ST RESACA, GA 30735

Last Inspection Score: 91

Last Inspection Date: 06-22-2026

 

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 raw bacon stored over cooked brisket in reach-in cooler. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed. Raw bacon moved to shelf below cooked brisket.

 

UNCLE BRIAN'S BBQ MOBILE UNIT

215 JAMES ST RESACA, GA 30735

Last Inspection Score: 80

Last Inspection Date: 06-18-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed handwashing sink lacking hot water. CA: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF. COS: Water was provided at handwashing sink.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean-up kit or written instructions. CA: Facility must have a bodily fluid clean-up kit with written instructions and an approved EPA disinfectant. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return to ensure bodily fluid clean-up kit is obtained.

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 raw bacon stored over cooked brisket in reach-in cooler at base of operation. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed. Raw bacon moved to shelf below cooked brisket.

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 sanitizer bottles stored ontop of container of pickles. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: No contamination was observed, pickles were moved.

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 honey, vinegar and pickles stored directly on the floor. CA: Food items must be stored at least 6” off of floor. COS: Items were moved to be at least 6" off floor.

 

BASE OF OPERATION FOR TAQUERIA RODRIGUEZ

402 OOTHCALOOGA ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 95

Last Inspection Date: 06-17-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed no employee health policy at facility. CA: Explaining how the person in charge, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return to verify employee have been notified of what symptoms and illnesses would prevent them from working at the food establishment.

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 container of rice and beans with scoops used lacking a handle. CA: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. COS: Containers were removed from storage bins, scoops must be stored with handle above the top of the food item.

 

TAQUERIA RODRIGUEZ (MOBILE UNIT A)

402 OOTHCALOOGA ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 95

Last Inspection Date: 06-18-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed no employee health policy at facility at base of operation. CA: Explaining how the person in charge, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return to verify employee have been notified of what symptoms and illnesses would prevent them from working at the food establishment. 6/18: Verified employee health policy during mobile unit inspection.

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 container of rice and beans with scoops used lacking a handle at base of operation. CA: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. COS: Containers were removed from storage bins, scoops must be stored with handle above the top of the food item.

 

TAQUERIA RODRIGUEZ (MOBILE UNIT B)

402 OOTHCALOOGA ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 95

Last Inspection Date: 06-18-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed no employee health policy at facility. CA: Explaining how the person in charge, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return to verify employee have been notified of what symptoms and illnesses would prevent them from working at the food establishment. 6/18: Verified employee health policy during mobile unit inspection.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean-up kit with approved EPA registered disinfectant and written instructions at mobile unit. CA: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at food service establishment. No COS can be observed. Bodily fluid clean-up kit has ben ordered. Inspector must return to verify facility has bodily fluid clean-up kit, EPA registered disinfectant and written instructions.

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 container of rice and beans with scoops used lacking a handle. CA: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. COS: Containers were removed from storage bins, scoops must be stored with handle above the top of the food item.

 

TAQUERIA RODRIGUEZ (MOBILE UNIT C)

402 OOTHCALOOGA ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 85

Last Inspection Date: 06-18-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed no employee health policy at facility. CA: Explaining how the person in charge, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return to verify employee have been notified of what symptoms and illnesses would prevent them from working at the food establishment. 6/18: Verified employee health policy during mobile unit inspection.

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 in reach-in cooler reading above 41F. Raw steak=53F, Hot dogs=50F, ambient temp=53F. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or below. COS: Ice bath implemented. Advised to lower temperature of cooler and verify it is able to maintain temp of 41F or below.

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 container of rice and beans with scoops used lacking a handle. CA: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. COS: Containers were removed from storage bins, scoops must be stored with handle above the top of the food item.

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 prep-top cooler inoperable. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return for follow-up to verify cooler is maintaining temperature of 41F or below.

 

CHRISTIAN AND JAKE'S BISTRO

555 HIGHWAY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 91

Last Inspection Date: 06-18-2026

 

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 with gloves handle dirty dishes, then proceed to handle clean dishes without changing gloves in between. CA: Employees must wash hands and change gloves in between switching tasks to prevent cross contamination. COS by rewashing dishes and hands.

 

LEVEL UP ARCADE

408 COURT ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 93

Last Inspection Date: 06-18-2026

 

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 drink nozzles soiled with black debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee assigned to clean.

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 canadian bacon with manufacturers use by date of 6/3, shredded cheddar cheese with manufacturers use by date of 6/7, and mozzarella cheese with manufacturers use by date of 5/31 and inspection performed on 6/18. CA: 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: Food items were discarded.

 

ADVENTHEALTH GORDON

1035 RED BUD RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 96

Last Inspection Date: 06-17-2026

 

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 several prepackaged TCS foods held past their expiration date in walk in cooler. CA: Prepackaged TCS foods must be used or discarded by their expiration date. COS by discarding.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed several bottles of Caesar dressing unlabeled in reach in cooler. CA: Foods that are indistinguishable and outside their original container must be labeled with the common name of the food. COS by placing bottles in dish area to be washed.

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?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed debris and food accumulation on the floor of the walk-in cooler. CA: Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a rate that precludes accumulation. Must clean more frequently.

 

EL PUEBLITO

206 PARK AVE CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 58

Last Inspection Date: 06-17-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

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

511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed several critical violations (cooling, reheating, cold holding, hot holding, etc.) that have the potential to cause foodborne illness. CA: It is the responsibility of the PIC to ensure proper food safety procedures are taking place. No COS can be noted; Health Authority will follow up on the next 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 ensure proper food safety procedures are taking place. CA: CFSM must ensure employees engaging in food handling procedures must have sufficient knowledge of safe preparation of food. No COS can be noted; Health Authority will follow up on the next 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: No

Inspector Notes: Observed employee drink without a straw or lid stored directly on counter next to bain-marie in kitchen area. CA: Employee food and drinks must be stored in a separate, designated area away from food and food prep. COS by moving drink.

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 can opener, a pan, and a fryer utensil stored as clean while visibly dirty. CA: Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be stored clean to the sight and touch. COS by placing items in dish machine area to be rewashed.

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 employee using thermometer probe to temp food without properly sanitizing beforehand; employee wiped thermometer probe with a dirty cloth. CA: Must sanitize food contact surface of thermometer before temping food. COS by sanitizing thermometer probe. Health Authority highly suggests using alcohol pads.

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 beans reheated to 135°F in oven, then placed into steam table for hot holding. CA: TCS food that is cooked, cooled and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated to at least 165°F throughout. COS by placing in oven again; reheated to 172°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: No

Inspector Notes: Observed several TCS foods cold held above 41°F in prep top unit. CA: TCS food shall be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by moving TCS food potentially out of temperature for less than 4 hours back to the walk-in cooler to cool down again. Health Authority highly suggests lowering the ambient air temperature of the prep top unit. Prep top must be set to a temperature that can consistently cold hold TCS food at 41°F or lower.

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 raw chicken and raw beef both temping 44°F in reach in cooler drawers under grill. CA: TCS food shall be cold held at 41°F or below. These items were 41°F towards the back of the unit. Health Authority suggests lowering the ambient air temperature of this unit several degrees to ensure TCS food does not rise above 41°F. COS by keeping the cooler drawers closed, allowing TCS items to cool back down to 41°F.

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 beans hot held at 125°F in steam table in main kitchen. CA: TCS food shall be hot held at 135°F or above. After discussion with PIC, it was determined the beans were out of temperature for less than 4 hours. COS by reheating in oven to 165°F.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed several pans of beef and chicken cooked on previous days (6/15 & 6/16) not cooled down to 41°F within 6 hours; all pans of beef were temping above 41°F. CA: TCS food shall cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. COS by discarding. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC.

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 cooked spinach with a prep date of 5/31/26 in reach in cooler under prep top unit. CA: TCS foods subject to date marking must be used or discarded within 7 days, day of prep counting as day 1. COS by discarding.

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 can of residential pesticide (raid) without a lid and stored directly next to clean food contact surface equipment. CA: Toxic chemicals must be stored in a separate, designated area away from food and food contact surface equipment. COS by moving raid.

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?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed significant food debris and rust accumulation on shelves in walk in cooler and throughout the main kitchen area. Also observed significant debris accumulation on the floors of both the walk-in cooler walk in freezer, and the white reach in freezer across from the walk-in cooler. CA: Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a rate that prevents accumulation. Must clean these areas more frequently.

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 roaches in the wall panel of the dry storage area closest to the dish machine. Observed flies in the dry storage area near the walk-in cooler. Also observed significant debris and soil accumulation throughout the main kitchen. CA: The presence of pests must be controlled by eliminating harboring conditions. According to the pest control invoice provided by PIC, the last pest control service was on 5/15/26. Must work with pest control to address this issue. Must deep clean entire kitchen. 

 

WORLD OF WINGS

171 W BELMONT DR STE 7 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 87

Last Inspection Date: 06-17-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean-up kit with approved EPA registered disinfectant and written instructions at facility. CA: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment. No COS can be observed. Bodily fluid clean-up kit has ben ordered. Inspector must return to verify facility has bodily fluid clean-up kit.

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 several working containers not labeled with food common name. CA: Food Storage Containers, identified with common name of food. COS: Employee labeled working containers with food common name.

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 pan with cooked wings cooling in prep-top cooler. CA: TCS food items must be cooled using rapid cooling equipment. COS, food items were placed in walk-in freezer to allow for rapid cooling.

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 with ranch dressing in walk-in cooler stored directly on floor. Observed box of rice stored directly on floor in dry storage area. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: Items were placed on shelving at least 6" off of the floor.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed food employee wearing jewelry (bracelets) other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 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: Employee removed bracelets.

 

PANDA EXPRESS

757 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 06-16-2026

 

DENNY'S #8564

288 RESACA BEACH BLVD RESACA, GA 30735

Last Inspection Score: 93

Last Inspection Date: 06-15-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed handwashing sink at back prep area without soap. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of soap. COS: Soap dispenser was refiled.

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 hard boiled eggs cooling in prep-top cooler. Observed french toast batter cooling in tightly lidded container reach-in cooler. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: using rapid cooling equipment; stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath. COS: French toast batter container was placed in walk-in freezer and hard boiled eggs were placed in an ice bath.

 

TOKYO STEAKHOUSE

201 W BELMONT DR STE 1 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 93

Last Inspection Date: 06-15-2026

 

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 sanitizer bucket for dining room tables below manufacturers recommendations, chorine = 0 ppm. CA: Sanitizer buckets must be reading per manufacturers recommendations. COS: Sanitizer bucket was refilled with new sanitizer water, now reading 50 PPM Chlorine.

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 corn cooling in preptop cooler. Observed noodles cooling in covered container. Observed white tuna and spicy salmon cooling in reach-in cooler that is in-use not ideal for cooling. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: placing the food in shallow pans; separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; using rapid cooling equipment. COS: Food items were taken to reach-in freezer to aid in rapid cooling. Noodles were uncovered.

 

THEN WHO LLC (CHICK-FIL-A)

495 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 06-15-2026