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731 HWY 53 E , CALHOUN, GA 30701 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 10, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 80 on November 18, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100June 10, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
B80November 18, 202510 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and menu & labeling.
Observed improper cold holding of TCS foods above 41F at self-service buffet (Ranch 45, Ranch 46, balsamic dressing 47, thousand island dressing 46).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS foods hot held below 135F in steam well in main kitchen (tomato basil 68, Potato soup 71, cheese soup 70). Soups had been prepped 1 hour prior.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed dirty sauce pan stored in handwash sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed handwash sink in main kitchen storing hose for fryer cleaning.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed employee drink stored above prep top in main kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed facility without posted consumer notification for the presence of allergens in customer view.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)”Observed employee with bracelets on while cooking/prepping food in main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed heavy ice buildup at walk in freezer door connecting freezer to walk in cooler.
−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)”Observed exterior access door to walk in cooler continuously opening and staying open after entry through main door.
−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)”Observed excessive build-up of dust on vent covers in main kitchen.
−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)”A100August 1, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A94February 18, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed soiled drink nozzles at waitress station. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/24/25. Performed informal follow-up on 02/24/25 on drink nozzles at waitress station. Drink nozzles were still soiled. discussed replacing current nozzles with new ones. Employee assigned to replace.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed buildup on sauce cups stored as clean. Corrective action: PIC cleaned all cups in dishwasher.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed clean plastic containers wet stacked and preventing air drying. Observed sauce cups wet stacked and prevented from air drying. Corrective action: discussed proper air-drying procedures for dishes. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/24/2025. Performed informal follow-up on 02/24/2025. Wet stacking of containers was not present at time of follow-up. PIC mentioned they are doing a better job of stacking to air-dry dishes.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed dust accumulation on walk-in cooler fan covers and the ceiling and lights. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 03/04/2025. Performed informal follow-up on 03/05/25. Walk-in cooler fan covers and light fixtures still soiled with dust accumulation and black spots. Will return on 03/10 to recheck. Performed recheck on 03/10. WIC fan covers and light fixtures were clean.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”A90August 26, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, menu & labeling and temperature control.
Observed ice scoop holder and lemon tong holder at waitress station soiled. Observed drink gun holder and ice scoop holder at bar soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to prevent build-up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed can opener blade soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, containers labeled with food common name.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”Observed improper cooling methods used to cool TCS food items. Cooked corn in walk-in cooler actively cooling in tightly lidded containers stacked ontop of one another preventing rapid cooling. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, food items were loosely covered and unstacked. Discussed cooling methods.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”B83September 11, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed soups (tomato basil 110 degrees, parm cheese 81 degrees, broccoli and cheese 111 degrees) below 135 degrees at steam table. Per discussion with PIC food items were within time parameters. Steam table hadn't been turned on contributing to the temperatures. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee reheated soups to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed multiple tcs food items (cooked pasta, cooked chicken, cooked rice)stored past discard date of 9/10 and inspection performed on 9/11. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, food items were discarded. Educated on FIFO.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed sanitizer buckets stored in handwashing sink at bar area. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, sanitizer buckets were removed from handwashing sink. Discussed handwashing sink always being readily available for handwashing only.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”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-064-000110. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.