Calhoun Coffee Base of Operation
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Calhoun Coffee Base of Operation, the earliest from 2025. On Nov 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average is 82, putting Calhoun Coffee Base of Operation squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken salad in prep-top cooler across from the cook line with discard date of 11/23 and inspection performed on 11/26. Observed opened carton of half and half in walk-in cooler with discard date of 11/24 and inspection performed on 11/26. CA: A refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days since preparation or being opened. COS: Chicken salad and carton of half and half were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container with raw meat in reach-in freezer uncovered. Meat was not actively cooling. CA: Food must be covered except when cooling. COS: Meat was covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
82
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods reading above 41F in the prep-top cooler across the grill (chicken salad=48F, diced ham=45F, sliced turkey deli=45F, sliced cucumbers=52F, mayonnaise=55F, ambient temp=50F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC food items mentioned above were placed in prep-top coolers about 30 minutes ago. TCS food items previously mentioned were taken to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice in walk-in cooler reading 50F. Cook date of rice per label on container stated 11/5 and inspection performed on 11/6. CA: Cooked TCS food shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F or less. COS: Rice was discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed partially cooked potatoes stored on prep table next to the fryer using TPHC but with no time indicating when the potatoes were removed from cold holding or when they need to be discarded. CA: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: the foods shall have an initial temperature of 41F and will be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point it was removed from temperature control. COS: The potatoes were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed PIC unable to perform duties due to risk factor violations: employee drinks, cold holding, cooling, time as a public health control, date marking. CA: PIC must ensure compliance with all risk factors. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return for follow-up inspection.
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
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 for follow-up inspection.
511-6-1-.03(3)(d)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken salad stored in the preptop cooler across from the cook line without date marking, and a pot of potato soup stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line without date marking. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked for a maximum of 7 days. COS: Chicken salad and potato soup were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed several working containers not labeled with food common name. CA: Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, shall be clearly and legibly identified. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return for follow-up.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food service employees engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets. COS: Food service employees were provided with a hat.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tray where ice bucket is stored soiled with dark build-up. Observed ice scoop stored ontop of ice machine and area soiled with black debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: Items mentioned above were taken to warewashing area to be properly cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cell phone propped against exterior of clean bowls stored above pre top cooler. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee possessions. COS: Cell phone was removed from kitchen.
511-6-1.07(3)(h)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed personal drinks in kitchen (prep area) not in single service cup with a lid and a straw. CA: All personal drinks must be stored in a single service container with a lid and a straw and stored in an area away from food and equipment. COS: Drinks were discarded.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
37
Jul 9, 2025
Initial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods reading above 41F in the prep-top cooler across the grill (Sausage patties=53F, diced ham=50F, sliced ham=52F, chicken salad=48F, liquid eggs=46F, whipping cream=48F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC sausage patties, diced ham, sliced ham, chicken salad, whipping cream and liquid eggs were placed in prep-top cooler 2 hours ago. TCS food items previously mentioned were taken to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee medicine container in main kitchen stored on shelf directly above the steam well. CA: Medicines that are in a food service establishment for employee’s use shall be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Employee removed medicine bottle from kitchen.
511-6-1.07(6)(o)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Calhoun Coffee Base of Operation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Calhoun Coffee Base of Operation on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Calhoun Coffee Base of Operation?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Calhoun Coffee Base of Operation.
How does Calhoun Coffee Base of Operation compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?
Calhoun Coffee Base of Operation most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Calhoun average of 82.
Has Calhoun Coffee Base of Operation's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Calhoun Coffee Base of Operation have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Calhoun Coffee Base of Operation means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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