Jefferson's of Calhoun

447 Hwy 53, Calhoun, GA 30701

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Jefferson's of Calhoun, the earliest from 2024. On Nov 25, 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.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Among Calhoun restaurants, the typical score is 82; Jefferson's of Calhoun is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in use ice scoop in main kitchen cracked along scoop side. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition. COS: CFSM discarded scoop and replaced damaged scoop with new scoop.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice maker soiled with brown debris. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: No COS, inspector must return to check interior of ice maker. 7/28/25= Verified Interior of ice machine has been cleaned to sight and touch

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed drink machine nozzle attachment area soiled with dried up black debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS, inspector must return must return to verify nozzle attachment area has been cleaned. 7/28/25= Verified drink nozzles have been cleaned to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed opened gatorade bottle at bar area. CA: Drinks in food prep areas are to be in a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw. COS: Employee placed gatorade drink in single service cup with lid and straw.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean, will perform informal follow-up on 02/03.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations. Corrective Action: Sanitizer bottle level was low and was replaced with new bottle. Sanitizer buckets refilled, 400 PPM Quaternary Ammonium.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer towels not completely submerged in sanitizer buckets. Corrective Action: Extra sanitizer towel removed from bucket.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed soda gun holder at bar area soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of holder.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container stored as clean with food debris on pan. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, pan taken to warewashing area to be properly washed.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jefferson's of Calhoun last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jefferson's of Calhoun on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jefferson's of Calhoun?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jefferson's of Calhoun.

How does Jefferson's of Calhoun compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?

Jefferson's of Calhoun most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Calhoun average of 82.

Has Jefferson's of Calhoun's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jefferson's of Calhoun have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jefferson's of Calhoun 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 Jefferson's of Calhoun inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jefferson's of Calhoun is inspected around two times per year on average.

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