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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 7, 2025

 

SUBWAY (HWY 53)

200 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 07-10-2025

 

SONIC DRIVE-IN CALHOUN, LLC

716 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 87

Last Inspection Date: 07-10-2025

 

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 ice bath beside steamer (Ranch 70. CA: Cold TCS food shall maintained at 41F or below. COS: Ranch was placed directly into new ice bath to be cooled to 41F or below. PIC will monitor temperatures to ensure a cold holding temperature of 41F is achieved.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed excessive ice buildup on line of freezer unit in walk in freezer and ice build up on boxes below the unit. CA: Miscellaneous sources of contamination shall be prevented. COS: PIC had ice buildup removed from boxes and placed pan to collect ice buildup dripping. PIC was notified to monitor ice buildup, and if issue becomes worse, will have unit serviced.

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 daylight entering through back door. CA: Door will be repaired to ensure no daylight enters through door.

 

CALHOUN COFFEE COMPANY

117 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 85

Last Inspection Date: 07-09-2025

 

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 prep-top cooler across the grill (Sausage patties=53F, diced ham=50F, sliced ham=52F, chicken salad=48F, liquid eggs=46F, whipping cream=48F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC sausage patties, diced ham, sliced ham, chicken salad, whipping cream and liquid eggs were placed in prep-top cooler 2 hours ago. TCS food items previously mentioned were taken to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed employee medicine container in main kitchen stored on shelf directly above the steam well. CA: Medicines that are in a food service establishment for employee’s use shall be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Employee removed medicine bottle from kitchen.

 

CALHOUN COFFEE BASE OF OPERATION

117 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 85

Last Inspection Date: 07-09-2025

 

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 prep-top cooler across the grill (Sausage patties=53F, diced ham=50F, sliced ham=52F, chicken salad=48F, liquid eggs=46F, whipping cream=48F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC sausage patties, diced ham, sliced ham, chicken salad, whipping cream and liquid eggs were placed in prep-top cooler 2 hours ago. TCS food items previously mentioned were taken to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed employee medicine container in main kitchen stored on shelf directly above the steam well. CA: Medicines that are in a food service establishment for employee’s use shall be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Employee removed medicine bottle from kitchen.

 

CALHOUN COFFEE MOBILE UNIT

117 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 87

Last Inspection Date: 07-09-2025

 

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 prep-top cooler across the grill at base of operation (Sausage patties=53F, diced ham=50F, sliced ham=52F, chicken salad=48F, liquid eggs=46F, whipping cream=48F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC sausage patties, diced ham, sliced ham, chicken salad, whipping cream and liquid eggs were placed in prep-top cooler 2 hours ago. TCS food items previously mentioned were taken to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed employee medicine container in main kitchen at base of operation stored on shelf directly above the steam well. CA: Medicines that are in a food service establishment for employee’s use shall be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Employee removed medicine bottle from kitchen

 

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

1008 HWY 53 SE CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 99

Last Inspection Date: 07-08-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

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 dry storage and clean dish shelving soiled with black debris and areas no longer of a smooth cleanable surface. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. No COS, inspector must return to verify shelving has been repaired or replaced.

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 soda gun holder soiled with black accumulation. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of debris. COS: Employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of soda gun holder.

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 ice machine lid soiled with black debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of debris. COS: Employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of ice machine lid.

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 shelving in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. No COS, inspector must return to verify shelving has been cleaned.

 

 

WEEK OF JUNE 23, 2025

 

DAIRY QUEEN (Hwy 53)

288 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 83

Last Inspection Date: 07-02-2025

 

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: CFSM could not provide bodily fluid clean-up kit during inspection. CA: Bodily fluid clean-up kit must be readily available at facility. No COS, inspector must return.

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed two cans of pineapple dented near the seal. CA: Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents. COS: CFSM discarded the dented cans.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

511-6-1.04(6)(a) - frozen food (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed containers of bbq with manufacturer recommendation to keep frozen thawed out. CA: Frozen foods labeled keep frozen must stay frozen. COS: CFSM discarded bbq containers,

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed cutting board used to slice bread torn, no longer smooth cleanable surface. CA: Food contact surfaces of containers shall be of a smooth and cleanable surface. COS: Cutting board was discarded.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed cloth towel used to store fry scooper. CA: Utensil and food contact surface must be of nonabsorbent materials. COS: Cloth towels removed.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed multiple food storage containers and lids broken and/or chipped. CA: Utensils and food contact surfaces must be of smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. COS: Containers were discarded.

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 double-door reach-n cooler inoperable and single-door reach-in cooler with leak. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. No COS, inspector must return.

 

BOWMAN'S RESTAURANT & CATERING

868 COUNTY LINE RD RESACA, GA 30735

Last Inspection Score: 97

Last Inspection Date: 06-27-2025

 

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 multiple tcs foods items (sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce, coleslaw) actively cooling not using rapid cooling equipment (cooler in main kitchen). CA: Foods must be cooled using rapid cooling equipment. COS: Foods taken to WIC to rapidly cool. Discussed effective cooling methods.

 

VENEK VF LLC MOBILE UNIT

237 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 80

Last Inspection Date: 06-26-2025

 

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 beef stored above soft drinks. CA: Food must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed. Drinks were moved to top shelf.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed cooked pasta noodles stored in reach-in cooler with prep date of 6/9, stored past 7 days of prep date at base of operation. CA: Refrigerated ready-to-eat, TCS foods can only be held for a maximum of 7 days, day of prep being day 1. COS: Pasta noodles were discarded.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed clear spray bottle with sanitizer in it without a common name label at base of operation. CA: Working containers used for storing toxic materials shall be clearly identified with the common name of the material. COS: PIC labeled the spray bottle as sanitizer.

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 wiping cloths in quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution maximum strength above manufacturers recommendations. CA: Wiping cloths in quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution shall be at concentration per manufacturers recommendations. COS: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was diluted to 400 PPM in accordance to manufacturers recommendations.

 

SOUTHERN CHICKS COOKING LLC

1452 FIRETOWER RD SE FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 06-25-2025

 

 

WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2025

 

JABO'S WEENY WAGON (MOBILE UNIT)

146 KENNEDY DR ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 06-20-2025

 

JABO'S WEENY WAGON (BASE OF OPERATION)

146 KENNEDY DR ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 06-20-2025

 

TAQUERIA RODRIGUEZ (MOBILE UNIT B)

402 OOTHCALOOGA ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 85

Last Inspection Date: 06-18-2025

 

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 chicken stored over ready-to-eat food (barbacoa) at base of operation. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, barbacoa was moved to another reach-in cooler that only had ready-to-eat foods.

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 barbacoa cooling in large cooking pot that is not adequate in rapid cooling at the base of operation. CA: Food shall be cooled in a way to aid in rapid cooling. COS: Employee instructed to place food in shallow containers. Educated on cooling methods.

11C - approved thawing methods used

511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed two boxes of raw steak thawing at room temperature at base of operation. CA: Foods must be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F, submerged under running water or as part of the cooking process. COS: Steaks were under 41F and were placed in reach-in cooler to finish thawing.

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 sanitizer bucket chemical concentration below manufacturers recommendations. CA: Sanitizer buckets must have chemical concentration at manufacturer recommendations. COS: Sanitizer bucket was adjusted to 50PPM chlorine.

 

TAQUERIA RODRIGUEZ (MOBILE UNIT A)

402 OOTHCALOOGA ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 85

Last Inspection Date: 06-18-2025

 

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 chicken stored over ready-to-eat food (barbacoa) at base of operations. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, barbacoa was moved to another reach-in cooler that only had ready-to-eat foods.

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 barbacoa cooling in large cooking pot that is not adequate in rapid cooling at base of operation. CA: Food shall be cooled in a way to aid in rapid cooling. COS: Employee instructed to place food in shallow containers. Educated on cooling methods.

11C - approved thawing methods used

511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed two boxes of raw steak thawing at room temperature at base of operation. CA: Foods must be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F, submerged under running water or as part of the cooking process. COS: Steaks were under 41F and were placed in reach-in cooler to finish thawing.

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 sanitizer bucket chemical concentration above manufacturers recommendations. CA: Sanitizer buckets must have chemical concentration at manufacturer recommendations. COS: Sanitizer bucket was adjusted to 50PPM chlorine.

 

ANEJO GRILL

131 N PARK ST FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139

Last Inspection Score: 88

Last Inspection Date: 06-17-2025

 

VIOLATIONS:

1-2B - certified food protection manager

511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed no certified food safety manager (CFSM) at facility during time of inspection. CA: Food service establishment must have a CFSM during all hours of operation. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return (follow-up on 8/18/25).

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed handwashing sink not equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85F. CA: Handwashing sinks must have tempered water with a minimum temperature of 85F. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return (follow-up inspection on 6/20).

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 food working containers (seasoning, margarine, sugar) not labeled with food common name. CA: All foods outside of their original container must be labeled with food common name. COS: Employee assigned to label working food containers.

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 pack of opened cookies and bottle of coffee stored in main kitchen by cooking equipment. CA: Employee items must be stored in designated area to prevent contamination. COS: Food was discarded.

 

BASE OF OPERATION FOR TAQUERIA RODRIGUEZ

402 OOTHCALOOGA ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 88

Last Inspection Date: 06-17-2025

 

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 chicken stored over ready-to-eat food (barbacoa). CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, barbacoa was moved to another reach-in cooler that only had ready-to-eat foods.

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 barbacoa cooling in large cooking pot that is not adequate in rapid cooling. CA: Food shall be cooled in a way to aid in rapid cooling. COS: Employee instructed to place food in shallow containers. Educated on cooling methods.

11C - approved thawing methods used

511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed two boxes of raw steak thawing at room temperature. CA: Foods must be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F, submerged under running water or as part of the cooking process. COS: Steaks were under 41F and were placed in reach-in cooler to finish thawing.

 

SOUTHERN CREAMERY CO. DBA LA LOUISE OUTDOOR KITCHEN (MOBILE UNIT)

2573 HWY 411 SE FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139

Last Inspection Score: 85

Last Inspection Date: 06-17-2025

 

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 shelled eggs stored above sliced cheese at base of operation. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed. Raw shelled eggs were moved to bottom shelf.

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 deli ham (prep date: 5/31) and carton of half and half (prep date: 5/6) stored in reach-in cooler exceeding 7 days since prep date ate base of operation. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods shall not exceed 7 days with day 1 being prep date. COS: Deli ham and carton of half and half were discarded. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

 

VENEK VF LLC BASE OF OPERATION

237 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 92

Last Inspection Date: 06-16-2025

 

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 cooked pasta noodles stored in reach-in cooler with prep date of 6/9, stored past 7 days of prep date. CA: Refrigerated ready-to-eat, TCS foods can only be held for a maximum of 7 days, day of prep being day 1. COS: Pasta noodles were discarded.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed clear spray bottle with sanitizer in it without a common name label. CA: Working containers used for storing toxic materials shall be clearly identified with the common name of the material. COS: PIC labeled the spray bottle as sanitizer.

 

VENEK VF LLC MOBILE UNIT

237 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 74

Last Inspection Date: 06-16-2025

 

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 chicken stored above raw beef, tahini sauce, bottled waters, and soft drinks. CA: Food must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed. Raw chicken was placed on bottom shelf.

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 on countertop besides the grill (cooked beef=80F-71F. CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC cooked beef was taken from reach-in cooler in base of operation and placed on counter top of mobile unit since 11am. Cooked beef was discarded due to being held over 4 hours.

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 pasta noodles stored in reach-in cooler with prep date of 6/9, stored past 7 days of prep date. CA: Refrigerated ready-to-eat, TCS foods can only be held for a maximum of 7 days, day of prep being day 1. COS: Pasta noodles were discarded.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed clear spray bottle with sanitizer in it without a common name label. CA: Working containers used for storing toxic materials shall be clearly identified with the common name of the material. COS: PIC labeled the spray bottle as sanitizer.

 

WEEK OF JUNE 9, 2025

 

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

605 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 95

Last Inspection Date: 06-12-2025

 

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 employee use a cloth in sanitizer container and wipe counter. The sanitizer container is reading below manufacturer recommendation (0ppm quaternary ammonium). CA: Sanitizer must follow manufacturers' recommendation for sanitizing of food service surfaces. COS: The sanitizer container was adjusted to reach manufacturers' recommendation, and the counter was sanitized.

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 dishes being sanitized in mechanical warewashing machine reading below manufacturers recommendation (0ppm chlorine). CA: Mechanical warewashing machine must follow manufacturers' recommendations for sanitizing food contact surfaces. COS: The dishes are to be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized in the 3 compartment sink. Mechanical warewashing machine is not to be used until repaired.

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 container used to store ice scoop in-between uses soiled with brown debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee assigned to clean ice scoop and container.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed ice bucket not stored inverted to protect food contact surface from contamination. CA: Equipment must be stored to protect food contact surfaces. COS: Ice bucket was inverted.

 

BOJANGLES

255 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 83

Last Inspection Date: 06-12-2025

 

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 black build-up and drink nozzles at lobby soiled with brown build-up. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS: Employee washed the ice scoop and drink nozzles were replaced with new ones.

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 several coolers throughout the kitchen (coleslaw= 48F, ranch=52F, ham=50F, bacon(raw)=50F, ranch=45F, coleslaw=48F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with CFSM TCS food items above were held less than 4 hours and placed in walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.

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 an ice-bath beside the grill (liquid eggs=49F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with CFSM liquid eggs were held less than 4 hours. Container of liquid eggs was submerged in ice to aid in rapid cooling.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed interior of ice machine lid and handle soiled with black build-up. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: Employee assigned to clean.

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 multiple live flies throughout the kitchen. Last pest control service performed on 6/4/25 by ecolab. CA: Measures must be taken to control the presence of pests in facility. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return (follow-up inspection).

 

SUBWAY (Fairmount)

2579 US-411 FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139

Last Inspection Score: 87

Last Inspection Date: 06-11-2025

 

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 prep-top cooler (sliced tomatoes=48F, Shredded lettuce=44F, Sliced cucumbers=45F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC and due to unknown time parameters foods (sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and shredded lettuce) were discarded.

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 at the reach-in cooler across from the pre-top coolers (egg omelet=50F and cheese pizza=50F) reach-in cooler ambient temperature=55F. CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC and due to unknown time parameters cheese pizza and egg omelet were discarded.

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 on the steam well (meatballs=130F). CA: Hot TCS foods shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: Meatballs were placed on steam well an hour ago but steam well water level low. Meatballs were rapidly reheated to 165F for 15 seconds.

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?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed multiple working containers not labeled with food common name. CA: Food storage containers are to be identified with common name of food. COS: No COS can be noted. Must return to ensure food storage containers are labeled with food common name.

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 microwave soiled with dried food debris. 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 interior of microwave.

 

SOUTHERN CREAMERY CO.

2573 US HIGHWAY 411 SE FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139

Last Inspection Score: 85

Last Inspection Date: 06-11-2025

 

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 shelled eggs stored above sliced cheeses. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed. Raw shelled eggs were moved to bottom shelf.

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 deli ham (prep date: 5/31) and carton of half and half (prep date: 5/6) stored in reach-in cooler exceeding 7 days since prep date. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods shall not exceed 7 days with day 1 being prep date. COS: Deli ham and carton of half and half were discarded.

 

SOUTHERN CREAMERY CO. DBA LA LOUISE OUTDOOR KITCHEN (BASE OF OPERATION)

2573 HWY 411 SE FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139

Last Inspection Score: 85

Last Inspection Date: 06-11-2025

 

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 shelled eggs stored above sliced cheese. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed. Raw shelled eggs were moved to bottom shelf.

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 deli ham (prep date: 5/31) and carton of half and half (prep date: 5/6) stored in reach-in cooler exceeding 7 days since prep date. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods shall not exceed 7 days with day 1 being prep date. COS: Deli ham and carton of half and half were discarded.

 

PENG'S PAVILION

1120 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 84

Last Inspection Date: 06-10-2025

 

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed multiple single-use personal water bottles throughout kitchen not in single service cup with lid and straw. CA: All personal drinks must be stored in a single use container with lid and straw and stored in an area away from food and equipment. COS: Drinks were discarded.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed no hot water available at handwashing sink in kitchen. CA: All handwashing sinks must be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF. No COS can be noted. Must return by 6/13 to ensure hot water of at least 85F is available at kitchen handwashing sink.

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 reading above 41F in prep-top cooler infront of the cookline (bean sprouts=53F, cut green onions=48). CA: TCS foods that are cold held shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with CFSM food items are within time parameters, they were prepped ~1 hr ago. Bean sprouts, cut green onions were placed in ice bath to rapidly cool to 41F.

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 reach-in freezer and cooler pull handle and ice machine lid soiled. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. No COS can be noted. Must return to ensure cold holding equipment pull handles and ice machine lid are cleaned.

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