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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 MARCH 16, 2026
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BREAKFAST
1002 HIGHWAY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 96
Last Inspection Date: 03-19-2026
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 CFSM employed. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) No COS. Inspector must follow-up on 3/23 to verify registration for CFSM course. Inspector must follow-up by 3/31 to verify facility has a CFSM in employ.
SUBWAY, LOVE'S TRAVEL STOPS AND COUNTRY STORES #735
1081 BELWOOD RD STE 2 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 92
Last Inspection Date: 03-19-2026
VIOLATIONS:
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen unable to reach 85 degrees F, reaching max temperature of 80 degrees F. CA: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. No COS. Inspector must return to assess handwashing sink able to reach proper temperature of at least 85 degrees F by 3/23/2026.
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 multiple food holding pans with accumulated dust and food debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch COS: dirty dishes moved to dishwashing station. PIC instructed to review all dishes for accumulations and and clean as needed.
TOWNEPLACE SUITES
1200 LOVERS LN CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 92
Last Inspection Date: 03-17-2026
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?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed mineral or grime buildup in ice machine dispenser. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS: Inspector must return to reassess ice machine cleanliness.
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 container of salsa in reach in cooler not date marked. Per discussion with PIC container of salsa opened more than 24 hours ago. CA: refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. COS: PIC discarded salsa.
