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Jerusalem Grill Calhoun, located at 273 Hwy 53, Calhoun, GA 30701, received a score of 65 points out of a possible 100 points during their 07/15/2026 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(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several critical violations that have the potential to lead to foodborne illness (improper hand washing, cooling, date marking, etc.). CA: It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure employees are practicing proper food safety procedures. Must implement more active managerial control in the kitchen.
Violation #2:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(c) – certification documentation (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed current CFSM certificate for this facility not posted in public view. CA: Must post CFSM certificate for Alexander Escobar in public view.
Violation #3:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(c) – when to wash (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee with gloves handle dirty dishes then proceed to handle clean dishes without washing hands & changing gloves in between. CA: Must wash hands and change gloves in between switching tasks to prevent cross contamination. COS by rewashing dishes and hands.
Violation #4:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(b) – cleaning procedure (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee improperly wash hands by rinsing hands with water for several seconds. CA: To properly wash hands, employees must use soap and water, and scrub hands for ~20 seconds. COS by rewashing hands before handling dishes.
Violation #5:
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 – eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple employee drinks and snacks on shelf next to food near ice machine. Employee drinks were open (no lid or straw). CA: Employee drinks must be in a disposable cup with a straw and lid. Must also store employee drinks, food, etc. in a separate area away from food and food prep. COS by moving items to bottom right shelf. Health Authority suggests keeping employee items in a tub labeled employee on the bottom shelf.
Violation #6:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed significant mold-like accumulation in both ice machines (bulk ice machine in kitchen & ice machine above soda dispenser). CA: Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a rate that prevents accumulation. Must empty ice and deep clean within 72 hours.
Violation #7:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food debris on dicer stored as clean near 3 compartment sink. Also observed small amount of food residue on plate stored on counter above prep top unit. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to the sight and touch. COS by placing items in 3 compartment sink to be rewashed. Health Authority suggests inverting plates or covering the top one with saran wrap & pulling from underneath.
Violation #8:
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 2 containers of garbanzo beans cooked on 7/14 not cooled to 41°F within 6 hours. CA: TCS food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours (~32°F per hour the 1st 2 hours, ~7°F per hour the last 4 hours). Discussed proper cooling methods. COS by discarding. Health Authority highly suggests using a cooling log.
Violation #9:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(h) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed 2 containers of soup with a prep date of 7/7. CA: TCS foods subject to 7 day date marking must be used or discarded within 7 days, day of prep counting as day 1. COS by discarding.
Violation #10:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(d) – displaying of the inspection report (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed most recent inspection report (84 B) not displayed in public view. CA: Must post this inspection report in public view in an area where it can be read from a distance of 1 foot away, about 5-8 ft off the ground.
Violation #11:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) – permit, displayed (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food service permit not displayed in public view. CA: Must post permit in public view.
Additional remarks:
*EHP in place.
*sanitizer – 50 ppm Cl- (3 compartment sink)
*allergen info in public view.
*norovirus clean up procedure in place.
**Follow up inspection will be conducted within 10 days.**
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