Calhoun, Gordon County

DOROS ITALIAN CALHOUN LLC

114 COURT ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Food
Latest score
93
Feb 12, 2026
City
Calhoun
County
Gordon
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwash sink with ice in it. CA: Handwash sinks will only be used for handwashing. COS: CFSM had ice removed and educated employees on proper use of handwash sinks.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of food product without labeling of common name. CA: All food containers shall be identified with common name. COS: CFSM had containers labeled with common name.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw fish stored directly next to raw veal and raw veal stored next to raw chicken in walk in cooler.

CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature.

COS: PIC implemented solid metal separators to keep foods from being stored directly together.

Mar 18, 2025

Followup

Score: 961 violation

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tubs of marinara and tomato sauce with a prep date of 3/16/25 not covered in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action: no signs of contamination; employee covered containers with plastic wrap. Discussed covering containers in all coolers/freezers once cooled.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 737 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken stored above raw veal in prep top cooler. Corrective Action: no possible contamination detected. Chicken container moved to lower shelf. Discussed proper storage order of animal foods.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS food items above 41F. Observed raw chicken in prep top measuring 46-47 degrees. Per discussion with PIC, chicken was out of time parameters. PIC threw chicken away.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS food items in reach-in cooler by pizza prep area above 41F. Observed container of ricotta cheese measuring 49-50 degrees. Observed container of sliced ham measuring 45-46 degrees. Corrective Action: Per discussion with PIC, ricotta was out of time parameters; PIC threw ricotta away. Per discussion with PIC, ham was within time parameters and was placed in walk-in cooler to cool to 41F or below.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed interior of ice machine heavily soiled with black slime buildup. Observed interior of ice bin soiled with brown buildup. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean both ice machine and ice bin by 3/10/25 and focus on upper crevices and metal baffle of machine. Will perform informal follow-up on 03/14 to verify cleanliness. Performed informal follow-up on 03/13. Both ice machine interior and ice bin were clean to sight and touch.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths used to wipe food prep surfaces not stored in sanitizer between uses. Corrective Action: sanitizer buckets made to store wiping cloths. Discussed storing cloths submerged in sanitizer solution between uses.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoops in sugar and flour bins stored with handles touching food items. Corrective Action: handles moved above surface of food items. Discussed storing scoops with the handles up and above the food.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed restroom fan covers with heavy dust accumulation. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 03/13/25 to verify cleanliness. Performed informal follow-up on 03/13. Both restroom fan covers were clean and free from dust accumulation.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 843 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple tcs food items above 41F at preptop cooler, see temperature chart. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, per discussion with PIC food items were within time parameters. Foods are to be discarded after 4 hours due to temperature not able to be maintained at 41F. Discussed having smaller portions of foods at preptop cooler to allow temperature to maintain at 41F, and lowering cooler temperature to ensure temperature of 41F is maintained at all times.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed interior of ice bin lid soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of interior lid to keep clean to sight and touch.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee provided with beard restraint.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 962 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed container of cooked pasta and cooked lasagna actively cooling in reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, containers were placed in walk-in cooler to aid in rapid cooling. Educated on proper cooling methods.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single use portion cups being reused as scoops for sugar, salt, parmesan cheese and flour. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, single service portion cups were discarded. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.