Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation

1231 Us Hwy 41, Calhoun, GA 30701

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation has been inspected six times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “proper hot holding temperatures”, which has been cited three times.

Among Calhoun restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods (drinks) in walk-in cooler. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, raw shelled eggs were moved to different shelf away from ready-to-eat foods.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce and sliced cucumbers cooling in prep-top cooler. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished by using rapid cooling equipment. COS: Food containers placed in ice bath for rapid cooling.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Oct 17, 2025

Followup

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken in walk-in cooler reading 77F. Per discussion with CFSM chicken started cooling process at 10am with inspection performed at 2pm. 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: Cooked chicken was discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food reading below 135F on the stovetop (barbacoa=118F-129F). CA: Hot TCS food shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: TCS food item has been on the stovetop which was turned off about 1 hour ago. TCS food was rapidly reheated on the stove to 165F or above for 15 seconds.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food reading below 135F on the steamtable (steak=115F). CA: Hot TCS food shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: TCS food item was placed on steamtable about 2.5 hours ago. TCS food was rapidly reheated on the grill to 165F or above for 15 seconds.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food reading above 41F in the prep-top cooler (sliced cucumbers=55F, sliced tomatoes=54F, cut lettuce=53F, ambient temperature=56F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Sliced cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce were placed in prep-top cooler about 1 hour ago. TCS food items were placed on an ice-bath in reach-in cooler to aid in rapid cooling. Discussed ensuring TCS food items are at 41F or below before placing in prep-top coolers and serving to customers. Workorder placed for unit, cannot be used until inspector has verified it is maintaining temperature of 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food service employee actively cooking food without a hair restraint. COS: Employee put on a hair net.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

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

Inspector notes: Observed personal drinks on prep-table in the kitchen not in a single service container with a lid and a straw. CA: All personal drinks must be stored in a single use 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)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee eating in kitchen during time of inspection. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. COS: Employee left kitchen.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed working container with salt, water, and flour not labeled with food common name. COS: Employee assigned to label working containers with food common name.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two containers of salsa cooling on a prep-table at room temperature. COS: Employee placed containers of salsa in walk-in cooler to aid in rapid cooling. Cooling process starts once the TCS food items have reached 135F.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed light visible around back door and no self closure at back door. Corrective Action: Workorder placed to have weather stripping and self closure installed.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation.

How does Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?

Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Calhoun average of 82.

Has Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Jefes Castillo 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.

How often is Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Jefes Castillo Base of Operation is inspected around four times per year on average.

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