Calhoun, Gordon County

CALHOUN COFFEE COMPANY

117 S WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Food
Latest score
70
Jun 4, 2026
City
Calhoun
County
Gordon
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 707 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

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

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

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

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

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.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

Nov 26, 2025

Followup

Score: 922 violations

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 container with raw meat in reach-in freezer uncovered. Meat was not actively cooling. CA: Food must be covered except when cooling. COS: Meat was covered.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken salad in prep-top cooler across from the cook line with discard date of 11/23 and inspection performed on 11/26. Observed opened carton of half and half in walk-in cooler with discard date of 11/24 and inspection performed on 11/26. CA: A refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days since preparation or being opened. COS: Chicken salad and carton of half and half were discarded.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 6911 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: Yes

Observed TCS foods reading above 41F in the prep-top cooler across the grill (chicken salad=48F, diced ham=45F, sliced deli turkey=45F, sliced cucumbers=52F, mayonnaise=55F, ambient temperature=50F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC food items mentioned above were placed in prep-top cooler about 30 minutes ago. TCS food items previously mentioned were taken to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked rice in walk-in cooler reading 50F. Cook date of rice per label on container stated 11/5 and inspection performed on 11/6. CA: Cooked TCS food shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F or less. COS: Rice was discarded.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed partially cooked potatoes stored on prep table next to the fryer using TPHC but with no time indicating when the potatoes were removed from cold holding or when they need to be discarded. CA: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: the foods shall have an initial temperature of 41F and will be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point it was removed from temperature control. COS: The potatoes were discarded.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC unable to perform duties due to risk factor violations employee drinks, cold holding, cooling, time as a public health control, date marking. CA: PIC must ensure compliance with all risk factors. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return for follow-up inspection.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed CFSM unable to assess training needs of employees based on risk factor violations. CA: CFSM must assess training needs of employees and request formal training as needed. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return for follow-up inspection.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal drinks in kitchen (prep area) not in single service cup with a lid and a straw. CA: All personal drinks must be stored in a single service container with a lid and a straw and stored in an area away from food and equipment. COS: Drinks were discarded.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken salad stored in the preptop cooler across from the cook line without date marking, and a pot of potato soup stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line 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: Chicken salad and potato soup were discarded.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed several working containers not labeled with food common name. CA: working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, shall be clearly and legibly identified. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return for follow-up.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food service employees engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets. COS: Food service employees were provided with a hat.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cell phone propped against exterior of clean bowls stored above prep top cooler. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee possessions. COS: Cell phone was removed from kitchen.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tray where ice bucket is stored soiled with dark build-up. Observed ice scoop stored ontop of ice machine and area soiled with black debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: Items mentioned above were taken to warewashing area to be properly cleaned.

Jul 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 852 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 TCS foods reading above 41F in the prep-top cooler across the grill (Sausage patties=53F, diced ham=50F, sliced ham=52F, chicken salad=48F, liquid eggs=46F, whipping cream=48F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC sausage patties, diced ham, sliced ham, chicken salad, whipping cream and liquid eggs were placed in prep-top cooler 2 hours ago. TCS food items previously mentioned were taken to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee medicine container in main kitchen stored on shelf directly above the steam well. CA: Medicines that are in a food service establishment for employee’s use shall be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Employee removed medicine bottle from kitchen.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 878 violations

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 lid of ice bin, pitcher storage stray, ice scoop holder at waitress station soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee medicine stored next to bread. Corrective Action: Medicine was removed, no contamination observed.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Corrective Action: Boxes were placed on shelving.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet sanitizer cloth in kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Corrective Action: Wiping cloth was removed from prep table.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plastic fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust debris. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean, will perform informal follow-up on 02/21.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hood vent removable filters soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/21.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust buildup on air vents throughout the kitchen. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 2/21.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cell phone stored on preptop table. Corrective Action: Cell phone was removed from food prep area.

Dec 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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 container used to store ice scoops soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, soiled items were taken to dish room to be properly cleaned. Discussed cleaning containers used to store ice scoops at same frequency (24 hours) as ice scoops.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet wiping cloth in coffee bar area not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer bucket.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food containers wet stacked. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, containers were arranged to allow air-drying.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice machine lid and cooler pull handles soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed gaskets and interior of reach-in cooler at coffee bar station soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.

Oct 17, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.