Calhoun, Gordon County

490 LLC dba Ihop 490

742 HWY 53 SE CALHOUN, GA 30701

Food
Latest score
91
Jan 23, 2026
City
Calhoun
County
Gordon
Inspections
6

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 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods in walk in cooler coldholding above 41F. (Shredded cheese 45, raw steak strips 44, liquid egg 44, butter 45, sliced tomatoes 46, ranch 47). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Not noted as corrected on site. CFSM discarded all TCS foods coldholding above 41F and prepped over four hours prior. All TCS foods found to be prepped less than four hours prior were relocated to freezers for rapid cooling. Walk in cooler will be serviced and rechecked by Health Department before being used to coldhold food items.

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 863 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods reading above 41Fin prep top cooler and reach in cooler at waitress service area (Ranch 45, sliced strawberries 46, ranch 48, cocktail sauce 47).

CA: TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below.

COS: All TCS foods were prepped day prior. CFSM discarded TCS foods. CFSM will have cooler unit serviced and will not use unit until serviced and rechecked by Health Department.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed live roach in area between dishwash area and kitchen. CA: CFSM stated weekly pest control visits have been enacted. Facility is currently reviewing options but will monitor for increased pest activity.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ceiling tiles in main kitchen missing or moved creating openings in ceiling. CA: CFSM will have tiles replaced or repaired.

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 826 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 not cold held at 41 degrees or below. Observed sliced tomatoes (48F) and cut lettuce (54F) stored in prep top behind grill not stored at 41 or below. Ambient temperature of left side of prep top was 56F. Corrective Action: tomatoes were within time parameters and were taken to freezer to rapidly cool to 34F before placement back into prep top. Cut lettuce was not within time parameters and PIC discarded lettuce. Discussed having maintenance look into cooling issue with left side of prep top cooler.

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 shredded cheese stored in reach-in cooler behind grill with a use-by date of 3/11 (inspection 3/13/25). Corrective Action: PIC discarded shredded cheese.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dead roaches and other insects in back food storage room behind shelving. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light coming through bottom right corner of back door. Corrective Action: maintenance to seal gap in door.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roach along back wall in dish area. Corrective Action: pest control to come out next Wednesday (3/19) for weekly pest control application.

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 ceiling tile in storage room near employee bathroom with heavy black accumulations. Corrective Action: maintenance to replace tile by 3/27/25. Will perform informal follow-up on 03/27/25 to verify ceiling tile is replaced.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 858 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at employee restroom. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee provided paper towels at employee restroom. Discussed restrooms always being stocked with paper towels.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple food contact surfaces not cleaned to sight and touch. Observed interior of ice machine, ice scoop holders both at ice machine and at waitress station, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/23 to verify items have 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food contact surfaces not cleaned to sight and touch. Multiple food containers stored as clean soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, containers were taken to warewashing area to be properly washed. Discussed ensuring all food debris is removed from containers before being stored as clean.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed both live and dead roaches at ice machine and throughout kitchen. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, pest control to be contacted and increase visits until pest issue is resolved. Will perform informal inspection on 9/27 to check issue.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door seals in disrepair. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, workorder placed to have seal replaced. Discussed importance of seal to prevent pest entry. Will perform informal inspection on 9/27 to verify.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed shelving for storage of clean dishes soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed lining shelving with plastic liner to prevent from getting damaged. Will perform informal inspection on 9/27 to verify shelving has been cleaned.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed part where mixer attaches soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed ensuring all parts of the mixer are cleaned to sight and touch.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several damaged ceiling tiles throughout kitchen needing to be replaced. Observed damaged ceiling at clean dish storage room across from employee restroom. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, workorder placed to have ceiling tiles and ceiling replaced. Will perform informal inspection on 9/27 to verify ceiling tiles and ceiling have been replaced.

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 872 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 - gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee handle phone with gloved hands and handle cooking utensils without changing gloves. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, discussed changing gloves after handling phone before engaging in food prep. Provided handouts.

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 multiple food contact surfaces not cleaned to sight and touch. Observed interior of ice machine, ice scoop holder, and stand mixer bowl not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean.

Jun 28, 2023

Initial

Score: 971 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee cooking without a hair restraint. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee instructed to put on hair restraint. All employees in the kitchen working with food are to use a hair restraint.