DECATUR, DeKalb County

CHURCH'S CHICKEN

4680 MEMORIAL DR DECATUR, GA 30034

Food
Latest score
94
Dec 23, 2025
City
DECATUR
County
DeKalb
Inspections
5

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 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 945 violations

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 chicken residue, flour, left on multiple dishes stacked as clean. PIC stated that the overnight crew does not do a good enough job and they have to redo them during the morning shift. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed Quaternary ammonium sanitizer at sink. CA: A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. COS: Quaternary solution @ 3-compartment sink 200ppm after corrections.

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: YesRepeat: No

Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. CA: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. COS: testing strips were provided near the 3-compartment sink. PIC has been advised to put strips in area with employee who has task of changing solution.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.

CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop being stored in unclean water.

CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

May 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. CA: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. COS: testing strips were provided near the 3-compartment sink. PIC has been advised to put strips in area with employee who has task of changing solution.

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed coffee cup being stored inside the plastic container at the meat prep station. Ca: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. COS food handler relocates coffee cup.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed one food handler with hair longer than one and half inches prepping food not wearing a hair restraint. Ca: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS Food handler put on a hair restraint.

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: Yes

Observed shelving in the walk in cooler unclean to sight and touch with rust and buildup. Ca: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Oct 25, 2023

Followup

Score: 913 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishes sacked as clean unclean to sight and touch with left over flour and chicken residue. COS PIC relocates unclean dishes to the three-compartment sink and educates dish washer.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed outer opening in the wall next to rear door. As discussed outer opening must be sealed immediately.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed shelving in the walk in cooler unclean to sight and touch with build up. Discussed the following shelving shall be cleaned by close of business today.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 768 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: No

Observed TCS foods not cold holing in the True reach in cooler. Observed cole slaw prepped at 9AM not cold holing at 41F or below. COS PIC voluntarily discards cole slaw into the trash.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed baby in the office at the time of the inspection. Discussed the following: Persons unnecessary to the food service establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. COS the baby is taken to the lobby area.

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 hand sink next to the three-compartment blocked with miscellaneous items. COS food handler removes all miscellaneous items.

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 being stored in the ice bin at the soda machine uncovered at the time of the inspection. COS PIC closes metal lid to ice bin.

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 raw animal blood at the bottom of the True reach in freezer. Discussed the following: Reach in freezer shall be cleaned by close of business today.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed outer opening in the wall next to rear door. As discussed outer opening must be sealed immediately.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed drive-thru window open and remain open for an extended amount of time. Discussed the following drive-thru window shall remain closed in between orders and/or when not actively engaging with customers. COS PIC closes drive-thru window.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fly activity throughout the facility.