‘Several priority violations.’ Warner Robins restaurant fails routine health inspection

Becky Purser

A Houston County restaurant failed its routine health inspection in late November but bounced back two days later with a perfect score.

Calvillo Mexican Grill at 1224 Russell Parkway received a “U” for “unsatisfactory compliance” with a score of 60 on Nov. 28, according to what was reported Friday in the Georgia Department of Public Health’s online portal.

The restaurant came back with an “A” for “food safety excellence” two days later at its required follow-up inspection with a perfect score of 100.

This was the first routine inspection for the Calvillo Mexican Grill, formerly El Jalisciense Mexican Restaurant. Calvillo Mexican Grill scored a 100 on its Sept. 29 initial inspection required before opening.

State health inspectors assign grades based on how many points are deducted from 100, with scores of 69 and below considered failing. Follow-up inspections are required when a restaurant fails its routine inspection and generally take place within 10 days.

Most other Houston County restaurants earned “A’s” on their routine inspections Nov. 1-30, including more than 30 with perfect scores of 100. A dozen earned “B’s” and five received “C’s.

”U” unsatisfactory compliance 69 or less
”U” unsatisfactory compliance 69 or less

Failing grade

Calvillo Mexican Grill had “several priority violations,” the health inspector noted in the Nov. 28 inspection report.

The violations were related to required hot and cold temperatures that food should be kept at before serving as well as issues related to the prevention of cross contamination for ready-to-eat foods. The requirements are designed to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.

The health inspector found that the person in charge was not ensuring that employees were holding time/temperature for the safety of foods at appropriate temperatures, according to the inspection report.

The health inspector also witnessed an employee “grab raw chicken and raw shrimp then proceed to flip a tortilla on the grill with the same gloves,” the report reads.

The health inspector also saw an employee place ready-to-eat shredded lettuce into another food container “bare handed,” according to the report.

The health inspector also found several cans of food damaged or severely dented on the food storage rack, according to the report.

Additionally, shredded lettuce in a prep top cooler was being held at a higher temperature than required for food safety and cooked rice inside a steam well was being held at a lower temperature than required for food safety, the report said.

Also queso and cooked beef in a reach-in cooler did not have a date by which the food should be consumed, according to the report.

The health inspector also noted in the report that several chemical bottles were unlabeled throughout the kitchen.

“Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material,” the report reads.

Additionally, the health inspector observed several food containers on the storage rack stacked wet. The containers should be dry before contact with food, according to the report.

”A” food safety excellence score 90 to 100
”A” food safety excellence score 90 to 100

Perfect scores

Warner Robins restaurants scoring 100:

  • Arby’s, 709 Lake Joy Road

  • Bojangles, 850 Ga. 96

  • Chicken Salad Chick, 4088 Watson Blvd., Suite 700

  • Chick-fil-A, 621 Russell Parkway

  • Chili’s, 135 Margie Drive

  • Cook Out, 3061 Watson Blvd.

  • Del Taco, 2766 Watson Blvd.

  • Georgia Bob’s BBQ, 1882 Russell Parkway

  • Hong Kong Express, 2706 Watson Blvd., Suite I

  • Longhorn Steakhouse, 2901 Watson Blvd.

  • Panera Bread, 2971 Watson Blvd.

  • Props, 1289 South Houston Lake Road

  • Sonic, 131 Margi Drive

  • Sonny’s BBQ, 811 Russell Parkway

  • Subway, 703 Watson Blvd.

  • Taco Bell, 829 Russell Parkway

  • Taco Bell, 715 Lake Joy Road

  • Waffle House, 3010 Russell Parkway

Warner Robins area restaurants scoring 100:

  • Big Picture Burgers, 1114 Ga. 96, Suite D-2, Kathleen

  • Chick-fil-A, 790 Ga. 96, Bonaire

  • Lieu’s On The Go, 210 Chilton Place, Bonaire

  • Meechie’s D’serts & Dinners, 3510 Ga. 41, Suite 2004 (Byron mailing address)

  • Sno Biz, 3421 Hwy 41, Suite 1000, (Byron mailing address)

  • Sol Azteca Mexican Grill, 6009 Watson Blvd., Suite 440 (Byron mailing address)

  • Waffle House, 2816 Watson Blvd., Centerville

  • Yami Yami, 770 Ga. 96, Suite 245

Perry restaurants and a bar scoring 100:

  • Burger King, 1000 St. Patrick’s Drive

  • Cracker Barrel, 101 Lect Drive

  • Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1416 Sam Nunn Blvd.

  • Main St. Bar, 740 Main St.

  • Marco’s Pizza, 273 Perry Parkway

Food trucks and their base of operations also earning 100s include Frog’s Greatest Sno, Johnson Boys & Girl BBQ, Peach State Sunset Slush, O Taste and See and Rick D’s BBQ.

Here’s how the scores are graded: “A” for a score between 90 and 100 that indicates “food safety excellence.” “B” for a score between 80 and 89, considered “satisfactory compliance,” and “C” for “marginal compliance’‘ for a score between 70 and 79. A “U” for ``unsatisfactory compliance” is given when a restaurant scores a 69 or less.

Restaurant inspections are designed to protect public health. The Telegraph reviews inspection reports monthly and generally reports only the best and the worst scores.

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