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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 NOVEMBER 17, 2025
GREAT WALL RESTAURANT
1120 N WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 99
Last Inspection Date: 11-19-2025
VIOLATIONS:
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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed air return unit wrapped in cardboard and tape. COS: CFSM removed cardboard and tape and will install cleanable smooth material for use around return vent.
RUBY TUESDAY
731 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 80
Last Inspection Date: 11-18-2025
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: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee drink stored above prep top in main kitchen. CA: All personal drinks must be stored in a single use cup lid and straw and be stored in approved employee areas. COS: Employee relocated personal drink to approved area.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed dirty sauce pan stored in handwash sink. CA: Hand wash sinks may be used only for handwashing. COS: Employee removed sauce pan from handwash sink and was educated on proper handwash sink usage.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed handwash sink in main kitchen storing hose for fryer cleaning. CA: Handwash sinks shall only be used for handwashing. COS: CFSM removed hose from handwash 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 improper cold holding of TCS foods above 41F at self-service buffet (Ranch 45, Ranch 46, balsamic dressing 47, thousand island dressing 46). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: CFSM removed TCS foods to be rapidly cooled in walk in cooler top 41F or below. TCS foods were prepped 2 hours prior. CFSM will have containers placed in freezer prior to prepping to help TCS foods on bar maintain proper cold hold temperatures.
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 foods hot held below 135F in steam well in main kitchen (tomato basil 68, Potato soup 71, cheese soup 70). Soups had been prepped 1 hour prior. CA: Hot TCS food shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: CFSM reheated TCS foods to 165 and ensured all hot holding equipment was turned on for proper hot holding at 135 or hotter.
10D - food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed facility without posted consumer notification for the presence of allergens in customer view. CA: The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens. COS: CFSM was given allergen notification to post in view of public.
12B - personal cleanliness
511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee with bracelets on while cooking/prepping food in main kitchen. CA: Food employees shall not wear jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Employee removed jewelry and washed hands.
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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed heavy ice buildup at walk in freezer door connecting freezer to walk in cooler. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair COS: CFSM stated a work order is in place and will assign employee to remove ice.
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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed exterior access door to walk in cooler continuously opening and staying open after entry through main door. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. COS: CFSM locked exterior access door and will have door 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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed excessive build-up of dust on vent covers in main kitchen. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. COS: CFSM assigned employee to clean vents.
VENEK VF LLC MOBILE UNIT
237 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 81
Last Inspection Date: 11-18-2025
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 on the prep table (raw shelled eggs=60F) at base of operation. CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Raw shelled eggs have been on the prep table for several days. The eggs were discarded since they were 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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed deli ham with prep date of 10/19, stored past 7 days once package was opened at base of operation. CA: Refrigerated ready-to-eat, TCS foods prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked for a maximum of 7 days, day of prep/package being open being day 1. COS: Deli ham was discarded.
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 cooked rice stored in reach-in cooler without date marking at base of operation. Per discussion with PIC rice was made 3 days ago. CA: Refrigerated ready-to-eat, TCS foods prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked for a maximum of 7 days, day of prep being day 1. COS: Rice was discarded.
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 bucket stored on clean dish shelving over clean pans at base of operation. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. COS: No contamination was observed. Sanitizer bucket was moved from clean dish storage shelving and placed in separate area with chemicals only.
YELLOW JACKET
801 OOTHCALOOGA ST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 93
Last Inspection Date: 11-17-2025
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?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed sanitizer buckets not reaching the proper parts per million of sanitizer needed to clean and sanitize food contact surfaces. CA: Sanitizer must follow manufacturer's recommendation for sanitizing of food service surfaces. COS: PIC remade sanitizer to proper parts per million.
10D - food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed facility without proper consumer notification of presence of food allergens. COS: PIC posted allergen notification in view of customers.
BURGER KING #2769
905 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 98
Last Inspection Date: 11-17-2025
VIOLATIONS:
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 boxes of cups stored directly on the floor in dry storage area. COS: PIC had boxes moved off of the floor and stored on racking 6 inches or more above the floor.
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 damage flooring title at entrance of walk-in freezer. CA: PIC will have floor repaired.
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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed excessive dust accumulation built up on fan vent above heat lamp near ordering station. COS: PIC will have fan vent cleaned. PIC will ensure cleaning of vent dill not contaminate heat lamp area below.
HOME 2 SUITES (BREAKFAST)
902 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 99
Last Inspection Date: 11-17-2025
VIOLATIONS:
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed single use cups being reused to scoop cereal from containers. COS: PIC removed cups and will use washable scoops with handle.
