Starbucks (Food City)

225 Lovers Ln, Calhoun, GA 30701

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Starbucks (Food City) has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Starbucks (Food City) was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Calhoun restaurant, which scores around 82. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

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 machine soiled with black debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return for follow-up to ensure interior of ice machine has been cleaned to sight and touch. 3/6: Verified interior of ice machine has been cleaned to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean-up kit or procedures. CA: Food service service establishments must have written procedures when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return to ensure bodily fluid kit has been purchased and documentation is specific to kit provided. 3/6: Verified bodily fluid clean-up kit with instructions and EPA approved disinfectant.

511-6-1.03(6)

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer containers with quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer containers were not in use. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration per manufacturers recommendations. COS: Approved single service quaternary ammonium sanitizer towels used.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

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

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. Corrective Action: Employee health policy documentation provided to PIC and educated on employee health policy. Will perform informal follow-up on 6/9. 6/10: Verified employee health policy is on file and PIC understands diseases and symptoms on health policy.

511-6-1.03(1)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle and sanitizer container of quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Spray bottle and sanitizer container were not in use. Corrective Action: Spray bottle and sanitizer container were refilled with sanitizer at 300 ppm quaternary ammonium.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Dec 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup under sink in cabinet near espresso machine due to ongoing leak and under 3-compartment sink. Corrective action: PIC notified; employee assigned to clean. Work order in-place for leak by espresso machine and sink.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Apr 29, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer spray bottle not at proper minimum strength per manufacturer recommendations. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, sanitizer bottle was refilled. Discussed frequently checking concentration and refilling bottle with sanitizer as needed.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks (Food City) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks (Food City) on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks (Food City)?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starbucks (Food City).

How does Starbucks (Food City) compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?

Starbucks (Food City) most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Calhoun average of 82.

Has Starbucks (Food City)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Starbucks (Food City) have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks (Food City) 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 Starbucks (Food City) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks (Food City) is inspected around three times per year on average.

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