Jonesboro, Clayton County

Kentucky Fried Chicken

8687 TARA BLVD JONESBORO, GA 30236

Food

Latest score

Feb 26, 2026

City

Jonesboro

County

Clayton

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Tea nozzle at front service tea dispenser with build-up and in need of cleaning. Advised to clean. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be kept clean.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed container of savory white gravy stored on floor in rear dry storage area. COS: PIC moved to shelf. CA: Store food items minimum of 6 inches off floor.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed door of walk in freezer in poor repair. Leak was pooling onto floor due to cooler not latching. Advised to repair. CA: Equipment shall be kept in good repair.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors, walls, and coving near fryers under work table with heavy buildup and in need of deep cleaning. Also observed floors and coving near 3-compartment sink in need of cleaning. CA: Floors walls and coving shall be kept clean.

Aug 14, 2025

Followup

Score: 863 violations

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5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(d) - non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (p, pf)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

PIC couldn't prove par cooking procedures. Advised PIC par cook procedures shall be provided at time of inspection.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed inspection report not posted at the drive thru or the most recent inspection report posted in the dining area. Advised PIC the most recent inspection report shall be posted at all times.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy fecal matter on surfaces of the toilet in the men's restroom. Advised to place out of order and to clean.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 744 violations

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5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(d) - non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (p, pf)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC couldn't prove par cooking procedures. Advised PIC parcook procedures shall be provided at time of inspection.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods in walk in cooler. Advised PIC that all TCS foods shall be held @ 41F or below. Advised to relocate.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

PIC stated no key drop delivery agreements available at time of inspection. Advised agreement shall be provided at the time of inspection.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed inspection report not posted at drive thru window. Advised top 1/3 of inspection report shall be posted at window.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed facility using a key drop delivery without proof of a contract. Advised PIC when facilities are using a key drop delivery a contact shall be provided during each inspection. Handout was provided.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised to post the current inspection report at all times.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed containers not properly air-dried before stacked together. Advised PIC all equipment and utensils shall be properly airdried before items are stacked together.

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 824 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F in the walk-in cooler. Advised PIC TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS: PIC discarded chicken.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility using a key drop delivery without proof of a contract. Advised PIC when facilities are using a key drop delivery a contact shall be provided during each inspection.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The PIC could not provide documentation on employee health policy agreement. The PIC shall provide documentation and satisfactorily demonstrate during an 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. Advised PIC to obtain a policy and have employee sign.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ambient temperature at 51F in the walk in cooler. Advised PIC when using equipment that contains TCS foods the ambient temperature shall not exceed 41F. Advised to have cooler repaired.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 882 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. COS- raw chicken was moved to cooler and raw chicken marinade was changed out

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inspection report not posted at drive thru window. Advised to post top 1/3 of inspection report at drive thru window

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 833 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken sitting in 3-compartment sink and at the chicken rpre area above 41 degrees. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be kept at 41 degrees or below. COS- Chicken was discarded.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed metal pan sitting on hand sink basin upon arrival. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be accessible at all times. COS- Pan was moved.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build up/black substance on soda nozzles in the dining area. Also, observed encrusted debris on the surfaces of the microwave. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch.