Calhoun, Gordon County

PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC DBA PILOT TRAVEL CENTER #4558-WENDY'S

2111 HWY 41 NE CALHOUN, GA 30701

Food

Latest score

Feb 27, 2026

City

Calhoun

County

Gordon

Inspections

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 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 872 violations

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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 cold TCS food cold holding above 41F in prep top cooler. (Creamy Salsa Dressing 56). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be stored at 41F or below. COS: CFSM had dressings relocated to reach in freezer to be rapidly cooled to 41F or below. CFSM instructed staff to keep a lower volume of dressing packets in container when being stored in prep top cooler.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed heavy ice buildup on fan in reach in freezer unit in main kitchen. No food contamination involved. CA: COS: CFSM will have reach in freezer cleaned of ice and will have reach in freezer serviced. CFSM placed pans on top rack to catch any falling ice or liquid.

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed heavy ice buildup in reach in freezer. No food contamination involved.

COS: PIC will have freezer unit cleaned of ice.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed microwave at end of prep line with interior plastic covering broken and interior film on window door peeling.

CA: PIC will have microwave repaired or replaced.

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two employees preparing food with a watch on and a bracelet on. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, food employees may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: CFSM had employees remove their watch and bracelet.

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 wiping cloths not being used stored in a sanitizer bucket with 0ppm reading. CA: Wiping cloths shall be maintained dry or held in a chemical sanitizer solution at the manufacturers recommended concentration. COS: CFSM replaced sanitizer buckets with Quat sanitizer that read at 200ppm per manufacturers recommendation.

Dec 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - storing refuse, recyclables & receptacles; areas, enclosures, & receptacles, good repair (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed open dumpster lid and side door. Observed grease storage bin and compactor area with heavy soilage and debris. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Discussed dumpster lids are to be kept closed at all times and to clean grease bin and compactor area.

Apr 2, 2024

Initial

Score: 965 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employees with no hair restraint. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employees were provided with a hair restraint. Discussed all employees working with food are to wear a hair restraint.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee with finger nail polish and artificial nails not wearing gloves in good repair while working with exposed food. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee put on gloves.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed open dumpster lid and side door. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, dumpster lids and side door were closed. Discussed dumpster lids are to be kept closed at all times.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - storing refuse, recyclables & receptacles; areas, enclosures, & receptacles, good repair (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed garbage on the ground around dumpster and grease disposal enclosure. Grease disposal container and ground around it with excessive grease buildup. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, maintenance contacted to clean outdoor enclosures. Will perform informal follow-up on May 3 to verify.

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 drink stored on shelving over to go containers, employee jacket stored on shelving with to go containers, and employee purse stored ontop of coffee pot. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, items were moved to employee area away from food prep areas and food storage containers.