Morrow, Clayton County

T.G.I.Friday's

1881 MT. ZION RD MORROW, GA 30260

Food
Latest score
94
Feb 2, 2026
City
Morrow
County
Clayton
Inspections
8

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 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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: Yes

Observed food contact surfaces of the interior of the ice bin lid connected to the beverage machine in the main kitchen with red residue. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of interior of ice bin lid connected to the beverage machine.

Jul 17, 2025

Followup

Score: 932 violations

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: Yes

Observed food contact surface of microwave stored as clean with residue in the main kitchen. Also observed food contact surface of the ice bin lid in the main kitchen stored as clean with staining. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of microwave and ice bin lid.

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 air curtain in disrepair during time of inspection. Advised PIC that Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule. Advised PIC to have air curtain serviced.

Jul 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 668 violations

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 multiple TCS food items (raw chicken-2 pans) and (raw shrimp-2 pans) cold holding in the temperature danger zone in cooler drawer unit #1. Advised PIC that when cold holding all TCS foods shall be at a temperature of 41 F and below. COS: PIC discarded the two bins on raw chicken and 2 bins of raw shrimp.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed hand sink at the bar area without soap. Advised PIC that all handwash sinks shall be supplied with soap at all times. COS: Food employee placed soap at the hand sink at the bar area.

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: Yes

Observed food contact surfaces of the bulk ice machine panel stored as clean with brown residue. Also observed multiple food contact surfaces of the interior of microwave stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC equipment food contact surfaces sand utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation where contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of microwaves and bulk ice machine panel.

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 multiple food contact surfaces of multiple plates stored as clean with food splatter. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Advised PIC to place soiled plates near the dish machine in order to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooked pasta cooling in a discarded cooler drawer unit. Also observed 2 bins of prepped raw chicken cooling tightly covered in the WIC. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. Advised food employee to loosely cover 2 bins of raw chicken and to place cooked pasta in the WIC for proper cooling.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drain flies near the 3-compartment sink during time of inspection. Advised PIC the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsection. Advised PIC to contact pest control to have facility serviced.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed leak at the faucet of the 3-compartment sink. Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to have the 3-compartment sink repaired.

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: Yes

Observed cooler drawer #1 in the main kitchen with an ambient temperature of 48F. Advised PIC that ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have unit serviced.

Jan 13, 2025

Followup

Score: 832 violations

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 several TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. COS- foods were relocated

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed hand sink with no soap. COS- soap was supplied

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 6910 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wash hands in cold water. Advised PIC of proper hand washing procedures.

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 several TCS items cold holding above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS items cold holding shall be held at 41F or below. Items were placed on ice bath.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No paper observed at hand sink near WIC. Advised PIC hand sink shall be supplied with paper towels at all times.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No soap observed at hand sink near dish area. Advised PIC that hand soap shall be supplied at hand sink at all times.

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

Upon arrival observed back hand sink blocked by a speed rack. Advised PIC hand sink shall be easily accessible at all times. COS- speed rack removed.

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed ice bin lid open when not in use. Advised PIC storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: employee close ice bin lid

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: Yes

Observed food contact surfaces of ice machine panel stored as clean with mold-like substance. Also observed food contact surface of interior of microwave stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation where contamination may have occurred. CA: Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of microwave &ice machine panel.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(i) - system, approved, installed (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No hot water observed at hand sink near WIC. Advised PIC that hot water shall be 100F at all hand sinks.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak at hand sink and prep sink. Advised PIC leak shall be repaired.

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 drawer cooler in disrepair. Advised to have cooler repaired.

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice bin lid open when not in use at the bar area. Advised PIC storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Had employee close ice bin lid at bar area.

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: Yes

Observed food contact surfaces of ice machine panel and ice bin lid stored as clean with mold-like substance. Also observed food contact surface of interior of microwave stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation where contamination may have occurred. CA: Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of microwave, ice machine panel and ice bin lid.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chemical based mechanical dish machine in disrepair during time of inspection. Advised PIC that when using a chlorine as a chemical sanitizer, the range shall be between 50-100 ppm. CA: Advised PIC to have dish machine repaired and to utilize 3rd compartment of the 3-compartment sink.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple bulk seasoning shakers unlabeled with a common name near grill area. Advised PIC food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. CA: Advised PIC to place label on all seasoning shakers with its common name.

Dec 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 814 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handler working with raw chicken and beef products on grill prep area, then change gloves and work with RTE lettuce, tomatoes, and onion. Advised PIC When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food, shall wash hands and don new gloves in between. COS: Had food handler discard mishandled RTE lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.

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 food-contact surfaces of two ice machines with debris, residue build-up on white panel of ice machine #1 and pink-mold like substance on inside dispenser unit of ice machine #2. Advised PIC increase cleaning frequency of ice machines.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple metal bins stored by grill area not labeled with sauce contents. Advised PIC The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed visible light entry at backdoor of kitchen leading to the outside. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: tight-fitting doors.

Jul 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 913 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No hand wash soap at sink in dish washing area. HW sink must be properly supplied. COS PIC refilled soap container

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food in reach in cooler not stored covered and protected from overhead contamination. Must be stored protected. COS PIC removed pans of food and cleaned food particles and build up from above uncovered food then covered food.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged and missing floor tiles in kitchen, observed floor tiles in kitchen in need of regrouting in low areas in kitchen. Must be maintained and able to clean