Morrow, Clayton County

Kentucky Fried Chicken

1493 MT. ZION RD MORROW, GA 30260

Food
Latest score
85
Dec 5, 2025
City
Morrow
County
Clayton
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 854 violations

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 food allergy awareness training no available during time of inspection. Advised PIC that employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Food allergy awareness includes describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction. Advised PIC to obtain a food allergy awareness training and to provide to the Health Authority upon request. <BR> Observed Key Drop Delivery Contract not available during time of inspection. Employees are visibly observing and verifying delivered foods as they are received to determine that they are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations, as required by this Chapter, such that they are received and maintained at the required temperatures, protected from contamination, unadulterated, and accurately presented, by routinely monitoring the employees’ observations, maintaining receiving/corrective action records for deliveries during non-operating hours, and periodically evaluating foods upon their receipt as specified within DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(3)(m). Advised PIC to obtain Key Drop Delivery Contract and provide upon request of the Health Authority.

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 a microwave stored as clean with food debris and residue. Also observed soda nozzles near the drive thru window stored as clean with black residue. Advised PIC 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 soda nozzles and microwave.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Upon arrival, observed the 2025 permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view. Advised PIC to obtain the 2025 Food Service Establishment and to post in public view.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the interior of RIC 1, interior of multiple warmer cabinets with excessive debris and residue. Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean nonfood contact surfaces of warmer cabinets and RIC 1.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 865 violations

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 Key Drop Delivery Contract not available during time of inspection. Employees are visibly observing and verifying delivered foods as they are received to determine that they are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations, as required by this Chapter, such that they are received and maintained at the required temperatures, protected from contamination, unadulterated, and accurately presented, by routinely monitoring the employees’ observations, maintaining receiving/corrective action records for deliveries during non-operating hours, and periodically evaluating foods upon their receipt as specified within DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(3)(m). Advised PIC to obtain Key Drop Delivery Contract and provide upon request of the Health Authority.

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 interior of 2 microwaves near the service area of the kitchen stored as clean with severe staining and residue. Advised PIC 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 portion of 2 microwaves near the service area of the kitchen.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an insect control device stored directly above multiple single service cups at the drive-thru area. Advised PIC that insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a food preparation area and dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Advised PIC to move insect control device from single-service cups near the drive-thru area.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Upon arrival, observed the 2023 Food Service Establishment permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Operating Food Service Permit shall be posted in public view. Advised PIC to obtain the 2025 Food Service Establishment permit and to post in public view.

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 the reach in cooler near the service line with an ambient temperature of 54F and in disrepair. Advised PIC 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 reach in cooler near the service area repaired.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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 food items being held at prep top cooler at grill prep measuring above 41 degrees F cold holding. COS: PIC added ice surrounding metal pans in ice and temps fell. CA: All TCS food items shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below cold holding.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 2023 permit posted instead of 2024 permit. Advised to post current operating permit. CA: Current operating permit shall be posted in public view.

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 896 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility unable to provide proof of a proper disinfectant when responding to vomit/diarrheal events. Advised to obtain a proper disinfectant.

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 food contact surfaces of lids, pans, racks and trays with encrusted debris stored with clean utensils. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.

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 at the drive thru. Advised PIC to post the most recent inspection report at all times.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the most recent food service permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC the most recent permit shall be posted at all times. in public view.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired test strips in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC current test strips shall be used at all times.

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 cracked floor tiles near the walk-in cooler. Advised PIC physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times.

Dec 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 902 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that employees are/were informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms/illnesses. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and agreement forms shall be signed by all food employees and kept on file at all times. COS: Provided PIC with forms.

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 2 microwaves stored as clean with old food caked of food particles/debris. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of 2 microwaves.

Jul 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 876 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No handwash soap at sink in chicken cooler area. HW sink must be properly supplied.

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: YesRepeat: No

Build up present on ice dispense nozzles on lobby and drive thru drink machines. Equipment shall be free of build up. COS PIC had worker clean drink machines.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed current inspection report not posted in plain view and current. PIC replaced report.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet dishes not stored inverted, double stacked while wet. Must be properly air dried. COS PIC had workers correct during inspection.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build up on sides of food line counter and inside of standing chicken warmer. Must be free of accumulations. Advised to have cleaning schedule.

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 grease and dust build up on ceiling tiles in kitchen and dish room area. Mildew on walls and doors to walk in coolers. Ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen above office door and above dishes wash sinks. Floor tiles and coved molding damaged in various/multiple areas in kitchen and dish room.