WEEK OF JULY 13, 2026

 

DUKE'S

1202 DEWS POND RD STE 2 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 97

Last Inspection Date: 07-17-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed mesh screens at smoker area in disrepair. CA: Outer openings shall be protected to prevent entry of pests. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return for follow-up.

 

S & J EVENTS AND CAFE, LLC.

455 BELWOOD ROAD STE 20 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 07-16-2026

 

EL NOPAL

179 GOLDEN CIR CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 88

Last Inspection Date: 07-15-2026

 

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 at preptop cooler reading above 41F (shredded mozarela cheese=50F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Container was taken to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Discussed filling container halfway.

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 at reach-in cooler at waitress station reading above 41F (chip salsa=46F-44F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Salsa was taken to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.

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 reading below manufacturers recommendations (10ppm chlorine). Observed sanitizer spray bottle reading above manufacturers recommendations (above 400ppm quaternary ammonium). CA: Wiping cloths shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified by manufacturer. COS: Containers refilled to appropriate concentrations.

 

RED ROOF INN & SUITES BREAKFAST

189 JAMESON ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 07-15-2026

 

EL MANANTIAL HONDURAS RESTAURANT LLC

100 PETERS ST STE 8 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 94

Last Inspection Date: 07-15-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed clear spray bottles used to store chemicals 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 bottles with chemical common names.

 

JERUSALEM GRILL CALHOUN

273 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 65

Last Inspection Date: 07-15-2026

 

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 that have the potential to lead to foodborne illness (improper hand washing, cooling, date marking, etc.). CA: It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure employees are practicing proper food safety procedures. Must implement more active managerial control in the kitchen. No COS can be noted, will conduct a follow up inspection.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed current CFSM certificate for this facility not posted in public view. CA: Must post CFSM certificate for Alexander Escobar in public view.

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 washing hands & changing gloves in between. CA: Must wash hands and change gloves in between switching tasks to prevent cross contamination. COS by rewashing dishes and hands.

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed employee improperly wash hands by rinsing hands with water for several seconds. CA: To properly wash hands, employees must use soap and water, and scrub hands for ~20 seconds. COS by rewashing hands before handling dishes.

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 multiple employee drinks and snacks on shelf next to food near ice machine. Employee drinks were open (no lid or straw). CA: Employee drinks must be in a disposable cup with a straw and lid. Must also store employee drinks, food, etc. in a separate area away from food and food prep. COS by moving items to bottom right shelf. Health Authority suggests keeping employee items in a tub labeled employee on the bottom shelf.

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?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed significant mold-like accumulation in both ice machines (bulk ice machine in kitchen & ice machine above soda dispenser). CA: Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a rate that prevents accumulation. Must empty ice and deep clean within 72 hours.

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 food debris on dicer stored as clean near 3 compartment sink. Also observed small amount of food residue on plate stored on counter above prep top unit. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to the sight and touch. COS by placing items in 3 compartment sink to be rewashed. Health Authority suggests inverting plates or covering the top one with saran wrap & pulling from underneath.

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 2 containers of garbanzo beans cooked on 7/14 not cooled to 41°F within 6 hours. CA: TCS food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours (~32°F per hour the 1st 2 hours, ~7°F per hour the last 4 hours). Discussed proper cooling methods. COS by discarding. Health Authority highly suggests using a cooling log.

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 2 containers of soup with a prep date of 7/7. CA: TCS foods subject to 7 day date marking must be used or discarded within 7 days, day of prep counting as day 1. COS by discarding.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed most recent inspection report (84 B) not displayed in public view. CA: Must post this inspection report in public view in an area where it can be read from a distance of 1 foot away, about 5-8 ft off the ground.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed food service permit not displayed in public view. CA: Must post permit in public view.

 

SUPER 8 BREAKFAST

115 HAMPTON DR CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 07-14-2026

 

TACO HOUSE

803 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 83

Last Inspection Date: 07-14-2026

 

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 cold held above 41°F in black reach in coolers, walk in cooler, and prep tops & reach in coolers underneath. CA: TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature (AAT) of one of the black coolers was 46°F. The AAT of the reach in coolers under 1 prep top unit was 39.6°F, and 29°F in the reach in cooler under the other prep top unit. The AAT of the walk in cooler was 47°F. COS by lowering AAT of all units several degrees to allow TCS foods to cool down, since TCS items were potentially out of temp for less than 4 hours. Health Authority will do an informal follow up to ensure units are working.

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 bottles of salsa cold held above 41°F in black reach in cooler near ice bin. CA: TCS food shall be cold held at 41°F or below. After discussion with PIC, it was determined salsa bottles are given to customers then placed back in cooler to cool back down for later use. Unless using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC), must consistently keep salsa at 41°F or below. Will email PIC TPHC procedure. COS by placing salsa bottles in cooler to cool back down to 41°F, since salsa was potentially out of temperature for less than 4 hours.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed chemical spray bottles without label of common name for identification CA: Potentially toxic materials shall be labeled with common name. COS:PIC had chemical spray bottles labeled with common name.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed exposed concrete floor throughout main kitchen area, some areas with water pooling. CA: Physical facility must be maintained in a state of good repair. Must seal floor with a smooth, corrosion-resistant material. Must fix asap.

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed employee avocado seeds in container on shelf next to clean dishes and utensils. CA: Employee personal items must be held in a separate, designated area away from food and food contact surfaces. COS by moving.

 

YONG TERIYAKI LLC

474 RED BUD RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 94

Last Inspection Date: 07-14-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

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: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed clear spray bottles used to store oven cleaner and bleach not labeled with chemical common name. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly identified with the common name of the material. COS: Employee placed label on spray bottle with chemical name.

 

EL CUBANO FOOD TRUCK RESTAURANT

220 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 07-14-2026

 

EL CUBANO FOOD TRUCK BASE OF OPERATION

220 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 07-14-2026

 

STOCKYARD CAFÉ

2270 ROME RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 96

Last Inspection Date: 07-13-2026

 

VIOLATIONS:

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 opened hot dog package and container of potato salad not date marked with open/prep date. CA: TCS foods prepared or opened and held for over 24 hours must be properly date marked and held for no more than 7 days. COS: Food items were prepare/opened last week and were discarded.

 

GIGI'S GRILLE LLC DBA G'S GRILLE

203 RICHARDSON RD CALHOUN, GA 30701

Last Inspection Score: 100

Last Inspection Date: 07-13-2026