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723 HWY 53 E , CALHOUN, GA 30701 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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100 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected August 12, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 98

Most recent inspection (August 12, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.

Inspection history

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A100August 12, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A100April 20, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A100November 13, 2025No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A99July 29, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving facility upkeep and cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed damaged concrete in main kitchen area with exposed tile underneath.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed leak from three compartment sink puddling into floor.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed heavy ice build up on unit in walk in freezer. No food contamination involved.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”
A90January 23, 20254 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed handwashing sink in ware washing area not operational. CFSM showed me a leak. No paper towels present at handwashing sink. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; handwashing sink leak to be fixed and paper towels stocked. Will perform follow-up on 01/27/2025. Performed informal follow-up on 02/20/2025. Back handwashing sink is operational.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
Critical (supporting)RepeatFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed drink nozzles in drive-thru station and dine-in area heavily soiled. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean drink nozzles. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency and using small brushes to clean crevices.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed buildup on dish rack of clean dishes. Corrective action: CFSM notified; discussed purchasing hard plastic liners for the shelves. Performed informal follow-up on 02/20/25. Clean dish racks were still heavily soiled with grease and dust debris. I discussed with PIC what their remodeling plans are, and to send any information to me. Discussed if the remodel does not take place for several more months, the store is to buy a new rack or purchase hard plastic liners.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed buildup on clean dishes on dish rack. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
A96March 13, 20244 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on sitePersonal cleanliness.

Observed employee with finger nail polish and/or artificial nails not wearing gloves while working with exposed food. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee instructed to put on gloves. Discussed employees with nail polish and/or artificial nails to always wear gloves when working with exposed food.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on sitePersonal cleanliness.

Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while working with food. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee removed watch and ring.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed interior of warmer cabinet by oven and warmer cabinet on cook-line soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean will perform informal inspection on 3/27.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed vent covers in kitchen and chicken walk-in cooler fan cover soiled with excess dust accumulation. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, work order placed. Will perform informal inspection on 3/27.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-064-000075. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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