Calhoun, Gordon County

MR. SUMO

408 COURT ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Food
Latest score
89
Jan 16, 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 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 895 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 employee drink stored on dry storage racking not in a single service lid, cup, and straw. CA: COS: CFSM discarded drink and will educate staff on proper employee drink requirements and storage.

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 blocked by service cart in main kitchen. CA; Handwash sinks shall be accessible at all times. COS: CFSM removed service cart.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tubs of liquid margarine stored directly on floor in main kitchen. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the ground. COS: CFSM had food items relocated to pallets for storage 6 inches above the ground.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed daylight entering through bottom of back exit door in main kitchen. CA: All exterior doors shall be self closing and tight fitting as o not allow daylight and pests enter through. COS: CFSM will have door threshold repaired. Door will be rechecked by Health Department.

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 rice, and sugar containers stored with handle touching food items. CA: Handles of in use food items while being stored in food shall have their handles stored out of the food. COS: CFSM was notified, scoops were arranged to have handles stored out of the food items.

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 854 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 improper separation of raw animal foods in walk reach in cooler drawers. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat noodle, and container with shrimp, beef, and chicken stored together.

CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature.

COS: Discussed proper food separation with CFSM. CFSM reorganized cooler drawers according to cook temperatures. Handout was given.

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 spicy tuna stored with ready to eat foods in prep top cooler.

CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature.

COS: CFSM removed raw tuna and stored below ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed soda nozzles at drink station with dark buildup and residue.

CA: Food contact surfaces should be cleaned at frequency to ensure food contact surfaces are free of debris and residue.

COS: CFSM will increase cleaning frequency of soda nozzles.

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 fryer utensil stored on paper towels soaking up liquid.

CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleanable.

COS: CFSM discarded paper towels and relocated fryer utensil to be stored on/in cleanable surface.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 867 violations

5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(a) - raw animal foods (p, pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken not cooked to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees for 15 seconds. Temperatures ranged from 128-189 on grill when cooking concluded. Corrective action: employee directed to continue cooking chicken until it reached 165 degrees for 15 seconds. Discussed the use of thermometers when batch cooking chicken.

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 nozzles and area of attachment to machine heavily soiled. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed using a brush to scrub buildup off of nozzles and machine. Performed informal follow-up on 2/24/25. Drink nozzles and area of attachment to machine were 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 microwave soiled with stuck on food debris. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Performed informal follow-up on 2/24/25. Microwave was clean to sight and touch.

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 ice machine lid and handle soiled. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/24/25 to verify cleanliness. Performed informal follow-up on 02/24/25. ice machine lid and handle cleaned to sight and touch.

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 buildup and food debris on gaskets and door frame of small freezer in main kitchen area. Observed buildup on handle and interior of deep freezer in main kitchen area. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 03/12/2025 to verify.

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 heavy dust accumulation on air intake vents in front cashier area and in dining area on ceiling. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Performed informal follow-up on 2/24/25. Air intake vents were cleaned to sight and touch.

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 dust accumulation on restroom fan cover. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(c) - handwashing aids & devices, use restrictions (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing soap dispensers provided at vegetable prep sink. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, soap was removed from vegetable prep sink and placed at handwashing sink. Discussed handwashing sink is the only sink to be used for handwashing. Handwashing sink is to be the only sink to be provided with hand soap.

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: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 8/16 to verify cleanliness.

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 rice, and sugar containers stored with handle touching food items. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, scoops were arranged to have handles stored ontop of the food items.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine lid soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 8/16 to verify.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 893 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed absence of paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, paper towels were provided at handwashing sink.

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 chicken marinating container with dried up food debris. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up 8/18 to ensure the container has been cleaned 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 soiled wet wiping cloth in use. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, discussed using disposable paper towels once and discarding our keeping wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use.