Panthersville, DeKalb County

CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN 599

2700 CANDLER RD DECATUR, GA 30034

Food
Latest score
70
Apr 9, 2026
City
Panthersville
County
DeKalb
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 709 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler with cell phone in his hand, touching the cash resister then proceeded to handle food without washing hands. CA: . Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and:

(i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P

(ii) After using the toilet room; P

(iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P

(iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands;P

(v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P

(vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P

(vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P

(viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and

(ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P

  1. All employees shall wash hands before leaving the restroom. All food employees leaving the restroom shall wash their hands again upon re-entering the food preparation area.

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 personal drinking bottles opened in main kitchen and directly near food being prepped. CA:2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS- PIC removed bottles

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed ice bin without a lid. CA: all food shall be stored covered. COS- PIC place lid over 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: Yes

Observed soda nozzles with accumulation of black build up. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and sight and touch to prevent build up. COS- PIC removed drink nozzles to wash, rinsed and sanitize.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed 4 loose nails in equipment that was hot holding fried chicken. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination. COS- PIC removed nails.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler with painted nails handling food. CA: Fingernails. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Pf Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed gap under and above the back door. CA: Discussed with PIC to seal all opening with 72 hours to prevent pest entry.

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 an accumulation of food debris in warmer and equipment and shelves and on shelves in walk in cooler. Observed debris and food residue throughout facility. Discussed PIC to deep clean all areas of facility with in 72 hours. CA: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

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: Yes

Observed food debris and heavy accumulation of build up under and on equipment, floors and walls throughout the main kitchen. Discussed with PIC to deep clean kitchen with in 72 hours.

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 7010 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several packages of opened powder seasonings/ sauces with mold on the packages. Discussed with PIC to never leave food uncovered. CA: PIC voluntarily discarded powered seasonings/ sauces.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw season meat stored on top of powdered breading in WIC. Observed raw thawed chicken stored between fries. Discussed with PIC that all food shall be stored according to its internal cooking temperature. CA: PIC properly stored food.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC did not have employee reporting agreement for employees at the time of inspection.CA: Employee reporting agreement emailed to PIC.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed drink nozzles unclean with a heavy accumulation of black build up. Discussed with PIC to clean nozzles regularly and by sight and touch. CA: PIC moved drink nozzles to 3 compartment sink to be washed rinsed and sanitized.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee washing dishes by just rinsing them with water. Discussed with PIC that all dishes shall be washed rinsed and sanitized.

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

Observed dishes stored as clean air drying on shelf on top of 3 compartment sink unclean with food build up. Discussed with PIC to wash, rinse and sanitized all dishes and clean by sight and touch. COS- PIC moved dishes to be rewashed.

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 employee using quat sanitizer water in bucket to wipe down food contact surfaced with a concentration below 200PPM. Discussed with PIC that quat sanitizer water solution shall be between 200- 400PPM.

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 interior of ice machine with pink and brown build up. Discussed with PIC to clean ice machine regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. CA: PIC started to melt ice and stated they will wash rinse and sanitize ice machine before use.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in main kitchen without hand wash sign. CA: Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Discussed with PIC that all hand sinks shall have a hand wash sign with in 72 hrs.

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 food debris and heavy accumulation of build up under equipment, floors and walls throughout the main kitchen. Discussed with PIC to deep clean kitchen.

Jul 7, 2023

Initial

Score: 915 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed drink nozzles unclean with a accumulation of black build up. Advised PIC to clean nozzles regularly and by sight and touch. COS- nozzles washed, rinse and sanitized.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Mutiple flies in main kitchen. Advised PIC to not leave drive through window open. Advised PIC to have pest control come out more frequently.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gap under back door. PIC given 72 hours to repair gap.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoop stored inside of ice machine. Observed bowl stored inside flour. Advised PIC that scoops shall always be stored with the handle stored above the ice and/or dry food ingredients. Advised PIC that only scoops with handles shall be stored in dry food ingredients. COS- bowl removed, ice discard and scoop removed from ice machine.

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 an accumulation of food debris in warmer and equipment and shelves. Observed debris throughout facility. Advised PIC to deep clean all areas of facility.