Calhoun, Gordon County

EL RAYOS

360 S PIEDMONT ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Food
Latest score
93
Jan 28, 2026
City
Calhoun
County
Gordon
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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 without label of common name. CA: Food containers shall be labeled with common name of food. COS: CFSM labeled food containers.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed container of chips stored directly on floor in main kitchen. CA: All food shall be stored at least 6 inches from the floor. COS: CFSM used pallet to keep container of chips at least 6 inches from floor.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed an in-use wet wiping cloth stored on table not in sanitizer bucket. CA: COS: In-use sanitizer cloths shalle bestored in sanitizer in between uses. CFSM placed in use cloth in sanitizer bucket for storage.

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 multiple salsa bowls with chipping around edges. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be in good repair and proper adjustment. COS: Not noted as COS. CFSM will have new bowls ordered for use. Health department will recheck.

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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 bottle stored on shelving with to-go containers and directly above microwave. CA: Medicine bottles shall be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Medicine bottle was moved to bottom shelf away from to-go containers and food equipment.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple live roaches throughout the kitchen. Per discussion with CFSM and pest control invoices, pest control serviced facility on 9/4. No COS can be noted, inspector must return (follow-up inspection).

9/18: Facility was serviced on 9/18 by Arrow.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed knives, spoons and forks not properly stored with handles facing up to protect food contact surface. COS, employee washed hands, placed gloves on and placed utensils to have handles facing up.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several plates and bowls not stored inverted or in a way to have food contact surface protected from overhead contamination. COS: Employee will cover the top plates and bowls with syran wrap to protect food contact surface.

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 955 violations

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 food items in storage containers not labeled with the food common name. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to label food storage containers with food common name.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed interior of reach-in cooler across from fryer soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed lid of ice machine soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed shelving in walk-in cooler no longer of smooth cleanable surface, paint peeling. Corrective Action: Shelving to be repaired or replaced. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/17.

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 employee personal food items not stored in designated area in cooler. Corrective Action: Employee food items were moved to labeled bottom shelf of cooler.

May 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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 multiple in-use drinking containers (plastic water bottle, cup without a lid and a straw, and re-usable water bottle) in kitchen. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, drinks were removed from kitchen. Discussed employee drinks in the kitchen are to be in a single service cup with a drink and a straw.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer buckets with chlorine not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee re-made sanitizer buckets, adjusted to 50 PPM chlorine.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food service manager not recertified after 90 days from expiration date of CFSM certificate. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, food service manager is to register and obtain CFSM certificate by August 21, 2023.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed lid handle of ice machine soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Cleaning frequency of ice machine lid will be increased.