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Casa Brasa, located at 214 N River St, Calhoun, GA 30701, received a score of 63 points out of a possible 100 points during their 10/22/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 – demonstration of knowledge (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed PIC unable to perform duties due to risk factor violations: storage order, cooling, date marking, improper chemical storage. CA: PIC must ensure compliance with all risk factors. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return, follow-up inspection.
Violation #2:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1-.03(3)(d) – certified food safety manager responsibility
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed CFSM unable to assess training needs of employees based on risk factor violations. CA: CFSM must assess training needs of employees and request formal training as needed. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return, follow-up inspections.
Violation #3:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(b) – hand drying provision (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed handwashing sink at drink prep area without paper towels. CA: Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. COS: Paper towels provided at handwashing sink.
Violation #4:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored directly over ready-to-eat food (whipping cream) in reach-in freezer. Observed raw chicken stored directly over raw beef in reach-in cooler. Observed container of cooked chicken stored touching box of raw chicken in reach-in cooler. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperatures. COS: No contamination was observed. Raw animal products were placed in bottom shelving and rearranged according to cook temperatures.
Violation #5:
6-1C – proper cooling time and temperature
511-6-1.04(6)(d) – cooling (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed boiled eggs not cooled to 41F in 6 hour time parameters in prep-top cooler. CA: Cooked TCS foods shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F or less. COS: Boiled eggs were discarded.
Violation #6:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cooked potatoes, cooked chicken, cooked beans, diced tomatoes, sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, cooked pasta in multiple cold holding unites throughout the kitchen not date marked. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held overnight shall be clearly marked for a maximum of 7 days. COS: Food items were discarded.
Violation #7:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(o) – medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed medicine storage container stored on prep-top table in kitchen. CA: Medicines that are in a food service establishment for the employee’s use shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer’s label and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles; and located so they are inaccessible to children. COS: No contamination was observed, medicine storage container was moved to be stored away from food and food prep surfaces.
Violation #8:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(c) – storage, separation (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed chemical cleaner bottle stored on prep top table and directly over clean utensils. Observed bleach spray bottle stored on shelf directly over sauce bottles at back dry storage area. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: No contamination was observed. Chemical bottles relocated to chemical storage area.
Violation #9:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(g) – chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed bleach chemical spray bottle used to clean dinning room tables above manufacturers recommendations. CA: Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions). COS: Spray bottle remade to be per manufacturers recommendations.
Violation #10:
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed box of lemons stored directly on the floor. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: Boxes of lemons placed on table to be 6″ off floor.
Additional remarks:
Discussed:
-Shrimp disclosure
-EPA registered disinfectant
-Restroom self closure
-Soiled/wet towel storage
Verified employee health, allergen notification
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