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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 APRIL 7, 2025
SUPER HIBACHI CALHOUN INC.
422 W BELMONT DR CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 80
Last Inspection Date: 04-11-2025
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 eating in the kitchen, warewashing area. Corrective Action: Employee was relocated to eat in dinning room in the lobby.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed handwashing sink at back prep area lacking paper towels. Corrective Action: Paper towel dispenser was stocked with paper towels.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee restroom paper towel dispenser inoperable and unable to dispense paper towels. Corrective Action: Roll of paper towels placed at sink area until dispenser gets repaired or replaced.
4-2A - food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple food containers (cut zucchini, cut potatoes, and cut lettuce) in walk-in cooler stored uncovered. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to cover containers. Informed PIC all food is to be stored covered unless actively in the cooling process.
4-2A - food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed uncovered tea urns at waitress stations. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to cover tea urns. Discussed always maintaining tea urns covered.
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 vegetable peelers and kitchen shears heavily soiled with brown encrusted material. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. If no longer able to clean to sight and touch will need to be replace.
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 covers of ice boxes at waitress stations heavily soiled with brown residue. Observed interior of ice boxes soiled with brown residue. Observed lemon tongs at waitress station soiled with black debris. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Observed area where drink nozzle attaches to drink machine soiled with black debris. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to ensure items are maintained clean 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 chicken marinating machine soiled with food residue, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean, will perform informal follow-up on 4/17.
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed several food storage containers (salt, sauces, etc.) not identified with food common name. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to label food storage containers with food common name. Will perform informal follow-up on 4/17.
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple food pans wet stacked. Corrective Action: Food pans were arranged to allow for proper air drying.
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed eating utensils (knives, forks, and spoons) at the consumer self service area not with only the handles presented to the consumer - the lip-contact surfaces were presented to the consumer. Corrective Action: Eating utensils to be rearranged where only the handles are presented to the consumer.
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?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed bottom shelf of back prep table and back reach-in cooler shelving no longer corrosion resistant or of a smooth cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Workorder placed to have equipment 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?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed ice machine lid soiled with brown debris. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 4/30.
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad. Corrective Action: PIC will contact dumpster company to replace dumpster if damaged. Employee assigned to clean dumpster enclosure of debris.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed plastic storage container and metal container with oil/dirty water stored at back exterior of facility. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to dispose of liquid content of containers and dispose of containers if not needed. If containers are used they are to be stored inverted/covered or in a manner that keeps them clean when not in use.
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 live roach at dishwashing station. Per discussion with PIC pest control services the facility monthly. Corrective Action: Pest control to be contacted to treat the facility for roaches. Will perform informal follow-up on 4/30.
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 outside opening at dry storage room no properly covered to prevent entrance of pests. Corrective Action: Workorder placed to have opening covered properly. Will perform informal follow-up on 4/11.
7 BREW COFFEE
306 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 04-10-2025
ARBY'S (Red Bud Rd)
1098 RED BUD RD CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 89
Last Inspection Date: 04-09-2025
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?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed drink nozzles and tea urn nozzles soiled at dine-in drink machine. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow up on 4/11.
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed interior of ice machine soiled and plastic ice deflector soiled with brown debris, not cleaned to sight and touch. Observed ice scoop tray soiled, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean interior of ice machine and ice scoop tray. Will perform informal follow-up on 04/11 to verify interior of ice machine and tray have been cleaned 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 bin at drive-thru drink station soiled, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean will perform informal follow-up on 04/11.
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 boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to arrange items to be stored off floor. Discussed addition of shelving to ensure all items are stored off of floor.
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 single service spoon stored in chocolate chip container with handle touching the chocolate chips. Corrective Action: Spoon was discarded. Discussed using different scoop that isn't single service and store the handle off of the chocolate chips.
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 interior of preptop cooler and cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 04/11.
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 exterior and interior of warmer drawer soiled with dried up food debris. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 04/11.
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 air return cover at dine-in and women's restroom with heavy dust accumulation. Corrective Action: Workorder placed. Will perform informal follow-up on 04/17.
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 area under drink station at dine-in soiled, debris and moist. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 04/17.
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BREAKFAST
1002 HIGHWAY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 04-09-2025
GUACAMOLES BAR & GRILL
165 OUTLET CENTER DR STE 5 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 90
Last Inspection Date: 04-08-2025
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 holder at kitchen soiled with black debris, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of ice scoop holder.
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed sanitizer water sanitizing knifes greater than 200 ppm Chlorine. Corrective Action: Sanitizer water adjusted to 100ppm Chlorine.
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed clean food pans stacked prior to air drying (wet stacking). Corrective Action: Pans were rearranged to allow proper air drying.
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed shelving in reach-in cooler at back of kitchen rusted, no longer corrosion resistant or of a smooth material. Corrective Action: Workorder placed to have shelving repaired or replaced. Will perform informal follow-up on 4/28.
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 shelf liners used to store clean items/utensils soiled, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.
TACO HOUSE
803 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 90
Last Inspection Date: 04-07-2025
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?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed drink nozzles and diffusers at both drink machines heavily soiled. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of nozzles to every night.
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 bin soiled. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of ice bin to weekly.
11C - approved thawing methods used
511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed reduced-oxygen packaged fish filets thawing in reach-in cooler in packaging. Corrective Action: discussed fish should be removed from packaging before thawing. Fish were recently placed in cooler, so employee removed packaging from fish.
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed most recent inspection report not conspicuously displayed in public view. Corrective Action: per discussion with PIC, there was some repainting being done in the lobby, so all wall items were removed. Discussed displaying all documents in public view.
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 conspicuously displayed for public view. Corrective Action: manager to re-hang permit.
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed drinking cups wet stacked and not properly air-dried before storage. Corrective Action: Employees to air dry cups individually. Discussed air drying all cups before stacking.
GORDON COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER
2700 41 HWY N CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 91
Last Inspection Date: 04-07-2025
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 holder heavily soiled with brown debris. Corrective Action: Ice scoop holder and ice scoop were taken to warewashing area to be cleaned.
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 chemical spray bottles not labeled with chemical common name. Corrective Action: Chemical spray bottles labeled with chemical common name.
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed ice machine lid soiled, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean.
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?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed dry storage shelving racks rusted, no longer corrosion-resistant. Corrective Action: Workorder placed. Discussed painting shelving and placing plastic shelving liners. Will follow-up on 4/30 for status of shelving.
WEEK OF MARCH 31, 2025
J & C FOOD TRUCK (BASE OF OPERATION)
1441 US HWY 41 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 96
Last Inspection Date: 04-02-2025
VIOLATIONS:
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 prep table directly over container of onions. Corrective Action: No direct contamination was observed. Sanitizer bucket was moved to be stored on bottom shelf away from food and food prep area.
J & C FOOD TRUCK
1441 US HWY 41 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 92
Last Inspection Date: 04-02-2025
VIOLATIONS:
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 prep table directly over container of onions at base of operation. Corrective Action: No direct contamination was observed. Sanitizer bucket was moved to be stored on bottom shelf away from food and food prep area.
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 cooling methods being used not adequate in rapidly cooling Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods. Sliced tomatoes being cooled in pretop cooler unit. Corrective Action: Container of sliced tomatoes moved to freezer to rapidly cool.
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. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean interior of microwave.
ESTELA'S TAQUERIA
802 N WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 81
Last Inspection Date: 04-01-2025
VIOLATIONS:
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 handwashing sink used for other purposes other than handwashing. Metal cambro food pan placed in handwashing sink to be filled with water. Corrective Action: Food pan was removed from handwashing sink and taken to warewashing area to be properly washed.
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 and raw beef in walk-in cooler stored in shelf directly over ready-to-eat foods (containers of salsa, and beef broth). Corrective Action: No contamination was observed, raw chicken and raw been were moved to bottom shelf to be stored under salsas and beef broths.
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 in-use utensils stored in water reading 72F. Corrective Action: Utensils were removed from container of water. Discussed utensil water has to be maintained at a minimum temperature of 135F.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed mops drying on wall, causing the wall to become soiled. Corrective Action: Mops were rearranged to drain into mop sink.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed visible light around back exterior door. Corrective Action: Workorder placed to have weather stripping placed around door. Will perform informal follow-up on 4/21.
GORDON EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER
7414 FAIRMOUNT HWY CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 95
Last Inspection Date: 03-31-2025
VIOLATIONS:
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?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed handwashing sink inoperable. Corrective Action: work order placed.
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 mop sink in disrepair and inoperable. Corrective Action: work order placed.
FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
130 PEACHTREE ST FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 03-31-2025
SOHO HIBACHI
239 W BELMONT DR STE 1 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 92
Last Inspection Date: 03-31-2025
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: Observed bodily fluid clean-up kit not complete, only items available were a pair of rubber gloves and gallon of bleach. Corrective Action: Items listed on procedure document need to be provided for kit.
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed chlorine sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed of 200 ppm. Corrective Action: Sanitizer bucket was refilled, sanitizer concentration now reading 100 ppm Chlorine.
GRIFFIN CAFE
11877 FAIRMOUNT HWY SE FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 03-31-2025
CALHOUN COMPLEX
101 & 102 RAYMOND KING DR CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 91
Last Inspection Date: 03-28-2025
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 cold holding of container of salad mix (cut lettuce) at reach-in cooler above 41F. Cut lettuce 50F. Corrective Action: Food items were within time parameters per discussion with CFSM. Salad mix was placed in walk-in cooler to cool below 41F before serving.
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 rice, pepperoni pizza, and chinese chicken at warmer cabinet below 135F. Rice 110-130F, pepperoni pizza 120F, Chinese chicken 100F, broccoli 112F. Corrective Action: Per discussion with CFSM food items were within time parameters, foods were reheated to 165F or higher, refer to temperature chart for exact reheating temperatures.
WEEK OF MARCH 24, 2025
BELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
590 BELWOOD RD CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 91
Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2025
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 improper cold holding of salad mix (cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, cut cucumbers) above 41F in cooler at serving line. Corrective Action: Per discussion with CFSM food items were within time parameters and were taken to wic to rapidly cool.
CALHOUN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
315 S RIVER ST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2025
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE OF CALHOUN
203 RICHARDSON RD CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 92
Last Inspection Date: 03-27-2025
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 half gallon of liquid eggs held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corrective Action: Liquid eggs were discarded. PIC educated on proper date marking procedures.
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed sanitizer water above manufacturers recommendations of 200 PPM Chlorine. Corrective Action: Sanitizer container was emptied and refilled, sanitizer levels reading 100 PPM Chlorine.
SONORAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
7430 FAIRMOUNT HWY CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 03-26-2025
SONORAVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7320 FAIRMOUNT HWY CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 03-26-2025
TOWNPLACE SUITES
1200 LOVERS LN CALHOUN, GA 30701
Permit Number: FSP-064-000403
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 03-26-2025
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
1301 LOVERS LN CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 91
Last Inspection Date: 03-25-2025
VIOLATIONS:
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?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed handwashing sink by ice machine lacking hot water at minimum temperature of 85F. Only cold water coming out of tap. Corrective Action: workorder placed. Will perform informal follow-up on 03/28 to verify hot water is working at handwashing sink. Performed informal follow-up on 03/26 at the request of management. Handwashing sink is fully operational with hot water.
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 front interior wall of ice machine soiled with buildup. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Performed informal follow-up on 03/26 at the request of management, and front inside wall of ice machine was clean to sight and touch.
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 heavy dust accumulation on women's restroom fan cover in large stall. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Performed informal follow-up on 03/26 at the request of management, and the women's restroom fan cover was clean to sight.
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 dust accumulation on walk-in cooler fan covers. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Performed informal follow-up on 03/26 at the request of management, and walk-in cooler fan covers were clean to sight.
COMFORT INN & SUITES BREAKFAST
1033 FAIRMOUNT HWY CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 03-25-2025
W L SWAIN SCHOOL
2505 ROME RD PLAINVILLE, GA 30733
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 03-24-2025
STOCKYARD CAFÉ
2270 ROME RD CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 03-24-2025
CHINA PALACE
136 WEST BELMONT DR CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 96
Last Inspection Date: 03-24-2025
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 food storage container stored as clean with build-up on food contact surface, container not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Container taken to 3 compartment sink 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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed rice scoop with buildup on the outer rim, not cleaned at a frequency to ensure scoop is maintained clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Scoop taken to 3 compartment sink to be properly cleaned.