Guacamoles Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
86
Score
Guacamoles Bar & Grill appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Guacamoles Bar & Grill was last inspected on Apr 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food separated and protected” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Guacamoles Bar & Grill's latest score of 86 sits above the Calhoun average of 82. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of tamales with 7 day discard date of 4/28 in reach-in cooler. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen. COS: Tamales were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
86
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41 degrees F in RIC drawers below grill. CA: All TCS foods being cold held must be held at 41 degrees F or below. COS: TCS foods had not been out of temp for longer than 4 hours, and PIC moved TCS foods to another RIC to rapidly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper vertical storage of raw animal products (raw beef stored above raw pork in WIC). CA: All raw animal products shall be stored according to minimum internal cook temp. COS: PIC relocated raw pork to proper shelving placement.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Oct 16, 2025
Followup
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of raw fish, container of raw bacon and container of raw chorrizo stored touching in chef base cooler, no contamination was observed. CA: TCS foods must be stored according to minimum cook temperatures. COS: Containers of raw animal foods stated above were rearranged according to cook temperatures.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of raw beef stored directly over containers of raw bacon in walk-in cooler, no contamination was observed. CA: TCS foods must be stored according to minimum cook temperatures. COS: Raw bacon was moved to top shelf, arranged according to cook temperatures.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop holder at waitress drink station soiled with black buildup. COS: Employee assigned to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed interior of lid of ice chest at bar area soiled with brown debris. COS: Employee assigned to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
67
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw ground beef stored on shelf directly over raw bacon; and raw ground beef stored on shelf directly over raw beef in walk-in cooler. CA: TCS foods must be stored according to minimum cook temperatures. COS: No contamination was observed. CFSM stored ground beef on bottom shelf.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not held at 41F or below in reach-in cooler at bar area whipped cream=48F, mango juice (reference temp)=44F, Cherry concentrate (reference temp)=44F). CA: TCS foods to be cold held must be stored at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with CFSM whipped cream has been stored in cooler overnight, past 4 hours. Whipped cream was discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket at bar area with chlorine sanitizer above manufacturers recommendations (200ppm). CA: Sanitizer solution must be used according to manufacturer recommendations. COS: CFSM adjusted concentration to 100 ppm chlorine.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in-use sanitizer buckets in main kitchen with sanitizer concentration below manufacturers recommendations. CA: Sanitizer concentrations must be kept per manufacturers recommendations. COS: Employee adjusted sanitizer concentration to reach manufacturers recommendations (50-100PPM Chlorine).
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food service employee rinse hands in vegetable prep sink. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing. COS: Employee instructed to properly wash hands in handwashing sink.
511-6-1-.03(5)(d)
52
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer water sanitizing knifes greater than 200 ppm Chlorine. Corrective Action: Sanitizer water adjusted to 100ppm Chlorine.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop holder at kitchen soiled with black debris, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of ice scoop holder.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean food pans stacked prior to air drying (wet stacking). Corrective Action: Pans were rearranged to allow proper air drying.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shelf liners used to store clean items/utensils soiled, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed shelving in reach-in cooler at back of kitchen rusted, no longer corrosion resistant or of a smooth material. Corrective Action: Workorder placed to have shelving repaired or replaced. Will perform informal follow-up on 4/28.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
67
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed queso dip container below 135F without active time control at counter. Queso dip reading between 95F-110F. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, per discussion with CFSM queso dip was within time parameters and was reheated to 165F on stove top. Discussed queso dip needing to stay at 135F or higher in steam well until use.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal food items and jackets not stored in designated area. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, food items were removed. Discussed storing employee foods on labeled bottom shelf of cold holding unit and jackets in an area away from food storage.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guacamoles Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Guacamoles Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Guacamoles Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Guacamoles Bar & Grill.
How does Guacamoles Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?
Guacamoles Bar & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Calhoun average of 82.
Has Guacamoles Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Guacamoles Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Guacamoles Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Guacamoles Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Guacamoles Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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