Calhoun, Gordon County

JEFFERSON'S OF CALHOUN

447 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Food

Latest score

May 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.

May 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 914 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 several TCS foods cold held above 41°F in walk in cooler. CA: TCS food shall be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by moving TCS items to walk in freezer.

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 TCS foods cold held above 41°F in reach in cooler in main kitchen area. The digital thermometer was reading 39°F, but the actual ambient air temperature (AAT) of the cooler was 51°F. CA: TCS foods shall be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by moving TCS foods out of temperature for less than 4 hours to a different cooler. Must ensure cooler maintains TCS food at 41°F or below before using it again.

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 ranch (made in house with buttermilk) sitting on counter in main kitchen area, temping 75°F. CA: TCS food shall be cold held at 41°F or below, unless utilizing Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). COS by discarding. Will email PIC TPHC written procedure. Must fill out and keep on file if choosing to use TPHC for ranch.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed lettuce prepared at 10 AM, temping 50°F at 2:40 PM in reach in cooler. CA: TCS food shall cool from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours (~7.25°F per hour). COS by placing lettuce in different cooler. Will email PIC helpful cooling methods information.

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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: YesRepeat: No

Observed in use ice scoop in main kitchen cracked along scoop side. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition. COS: CFSM discarded scoop and replaced damaged scoop with new scoop.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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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 opened gatorade bottle at bar area. CA: Drinks in food prep areas are to be in a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw. COS: Employee placed gatorade drink in single service cup with lid and straw.

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 maker soiled with brown debris. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: No COS, inspector must return to check interior of ice maker.

7/28/25= Verified Interior of ice machine has been cleaned to sight and touch

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 drink machine nozzle attachment area soiled with dried up black debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS, inspector must return must return to verify nozzle attachment area has been cleaned.

7/28/25= Verified drink nozzles have been cleaned to sight and touch.

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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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 not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations. Corrective Action: Sanitizer bottle level was low and was replaced with new bottle. Sanitizer buckets refilled, 400 PPM Quaternary Ammonium.

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 soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean, will perform informal follow-up on 02/03.

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 towels not completely submerged in sanitizer buckets. Corrective Action: Extra sanitizer towel removed from bucket.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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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 stored as clean with food debris on pan. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, pan taken to warewashing area to be properly washed.

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 soda gun holder at bar area soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of holder.