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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 JUNE 1, 2026
DADDY O'S DONUTS
408 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 06-05-2026
DOMINO'S PIZZA (Red Bud)
430 RED BUD RD CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 06-04-2026
CALHOUN COFFEE COMPANY
117 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 70
Last Inspection Date: 06-04-2026
VIOLATIONS:
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 dishwasher handle dirty dishes with gloves, then proceed to put away clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves in between. CA: Must wash hands and change gloves in between switching tasks to prevent cross contamination. COS by rewashing dishes and rewashing hands.
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 employee drink on prep counter directly next to prep top unit. CA: All employee personal drinks must be stored in a separate, designated area away from food prep and handling. COS by moving drink.
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed "pancake sauce" cold held at 44°F, and heavy whipping cream cold held at 42°F in reach in cooler across from fryers. CA: TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. After discussion with PIC, it was determined this pancake sauce is often left on the counter out of temperature control. Health Authority suggests using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Will email PIC TPHC written procedure and information. COS by placing pancake sauce & heavy cream in reach in cooler to cool back down to 41°F, since it was determined that it was out of temperature for less than 4 hours.
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed cheese slices temping 42°F in prep top unit across from fryers. CA: TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. After discussion with PIC, it was determined that the lid of the prep top doesn't close all the way on the left side. COS by moving non-TCS foods to the left side of the unit and moving cheese to the right side (coldest part).
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 dairy products temping above 41°F in reach in cooler near bar entry. CA: TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature (AAT) was 45°F. COS by moving dairy products to walk in cooler and the other bar cooler, since it was determined they were out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Must ensure AAT setting of this cooler is set to a degree that can consistently cold hold TCS food at 41°F or below.
12B - personal cleanliness
511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed employee preparing food without a proper hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing food must wear a hat or hairnet in addition to tying hair back. COS by putting on hat.
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 buckets at server station reading 0 ppm quat. CA: For proper sanitation of tabletops, must have a sanitizer solution of 200-400 ppm quat. COS by making new solution of 400 ppm quat.
CALHOUN COFFEE BASE OF OPERATION
117 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 70
Last Inspection Date: 06-04-2026
VIOLATIONS:
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 dishwasher handle dirty dishes with gloves, then proceed to put away clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves in between. CA: Must wash hands and change gloves in between switching tasks to prevent cross contamination. COS by rewashing dishes and rewashing hands. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
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 employee drink on prep counter directly next to prep top unit. CA: All employee personal drinks must be stored in a separate, designated area away from food prep and handling. COS by moving drink. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed "pancake sauce" cold held at 44°F, and heavy whipping cream cold held at 42°F in reach in cooler across from fryers. CA: TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. After discussion with PIC, it was determined this pancake sauce is often left on the counter out of temperature control. Health Authority suggests using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Will email PIC TPHC written procedure and information. COS by placing pancake sauce & heavy cream in reach in cooler to cool back down to 41°F, since it was determined that it was out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed cheese slices temping 42°F in prep top unit across from fryers. CA: TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. After discussion with PIC, it was determined that the lid of the prep top doesn't close all the way on the left side. COS by moving non-TCS foods to the left side of the unit and moving cheese to the right side (coldest part). Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
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 dairy products temping above 41°F in reach in cooler near bar entry. CA: TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature (AAT) was 45°F. COS by moving dairy products to walk in cooler and the other bar cooler, since it was determined they were out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Must ensure AAT setting of this cooler is set to a degree that can consistently cold hold TCS food at 41°F or below. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
12B - personal cleanliness
511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed employee preparing food without a proper hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing food must wear a hat or hairnet in addition to tying hair back. COS by putting on hat. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
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 buckets at server station reading 0 ppm quat. CA: For proper sanitation of tabletops, must have a sanitizer solution of 200-400 ppm quat. COS by making new solution of 400 ppm quat. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
GEORGIA DONUTS SE LLC
675 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 100
Last Inspection Date: 06-03-2026
SUPER HIBACHI CALHOUN INC.
422 W BELMONT DR CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 80
Last Inspection Date: 06-02-2026
VIOLATIONS:
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed garlic in oil in kitchen area with Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) documentation for 11 AM - 3 PM not discarded at 3:10 PM. Must use or discard TCS foods utilizing TPHC within the 4 hours. COS by discarding.
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed sushi rolls stored at sushi station under time as a public health control, not updating labels to reflect times new rolls are put on the line. CA: Accurate time labels must be placed on items using time as a public health control. COS: Sushi rolls labeled to reflect accurate time.
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 container of cooked tofu skins with date marking of 4/25 and inspection performed on 6/2. PIC stated old date label was not removed. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days or is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. COS: Tofu skins were 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 carrots in reach-in cooler without date marking and cooked yesterday. CA: TCS food items kept over 24 hours must be date marked. COS: Food items were discarded.
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 crab meat mix prepared on 5/20 in walk in cooler. Must use or discard TCS food within 7 days, day of prep counting as day 1. COS by discarding.
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
511-6-1.04(4)(u) - food display (p)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food at self serve buffet line not properly protected from contamination. Container of wontons, wasabi, ginger not stored covered or under sneeze shield. CA: Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards, display cases, or other effective means. COS: No contamination was observed, food items were covered.
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple clean food containers stacked while wet. Must stack clean dishes & utensils in a way that facilitates proper air drying. COS by separating dishes to air dry.
TOKYO STEAKHOUSE
201 W BELMONT DR STE 1 CALHOUN, GA 30701
Last Inspection Score: 71
Last Inspection Date: 06-01-2026
VIOLATIONS:
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 kitchen without paper towels. CA: Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towels, COS: PIC provided paper towels to handwashing sink.
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed raw beef stored above raw shrimp in reach in cooler. CA: Foods shall be stored by cook temperature. COS: PIC reorganized reach in cooler foods by cook temperature.
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 containers of chopped vegetables, noodles in reach-in cooler, walk in cooler, and reach-in freezer not currently cooling, and uncovered. CA: Food must be covered except when cooling. COS: PIC covered all containers.
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 interior of microwave heavily soiled with food debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee cleaned interior of microwave. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of interior of microwave.
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 multiple tcs food items (cooked noodles, boiled eggs, opened milk container) in prep-top cooler and reach-in cooler cooked/opened yesterday without date marking. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked for a maximum of 7 days. COS: Food items not date marked were discarded.
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 employee personal items (cigarette carton, lighter, keys, purse) stored on shelf with to go containers and above foods. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: Items were moved to shelf away from to-go items and food.
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 back screen door opened at multiple occasions during the inspection, back door needs self-closure. CA: Outer doors shall be self-closing, tight-fitting doors. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return to ensure self-closure has been installed.
