Elberton, Elbert County

Bojangles

231 ELBERT ST ELBERTON, GA 30635

Food
Latest score
87
Mar 12, 2026
City
Elberton
County
Elbert
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 12, 2026

Followup

Score: 872 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

On line cheese (sliced) not holding < or = 41F. Gaps in area around pans need to be closed and recommend lids on any empty bays. Manager stated that time stickers for hold time typically placed on sliced cheese. No sticker on cheese during inspection. Later sticker placed on cheese with start time of 10:56 a.m. with use by end of day. TPHC has max hold of 6 hours. No temperature log done for this morning at time of inspection. If cheese is to be a time as public health control item, then a plan will need to be in place with health department (written procedure), and procedure is to be followed. Otherwise, cold hold time/temp for safety food at < or = 41F. Repeat of category of cold holding. Discarded cheese to COS since time of product out of temperature was unknown. Consider ice baths for sliced cheese or other items on top of unit (none today).

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Wire racks (green) and fan guards in walk in cooler have visible residue and need to be cleaned so that residue does not spread and/or blow onto foods in unit. Repeat of category-not cleaned enough to prevent accumulations.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 785 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

Raw chicken that should have been cold holding in walk in cooler per PIC was in a pan at fry station at 63F and had been left there by an employee (not time marked). PIC discarded chicken to COS since unknown what time employee left chicken there. Cold hold time/temperature for safety foods at < or = 41F. Chicken should have been brought up, immediately breaded, and fried per PIC - not left out.

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

QUAT- chemical sanitizer for manual sink operation shall have strength per manufacturer's directions (150-400 ppm) and no sanitizer on strip after PIC made sanitizer for 3 comp sink. Concentration for sanitizer buckets (checked 2) too low; none on strip. Keep sanitizer at strength recommended. PIC could not locate sanitizer to COS.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Expired dairy half gallons of buttermilk at biscuit station cooler with 10-23-25 (2) and 10-28-25 (1) use by/best by/sell by date. Use dairy products prior to expiration dates for safety of product. Discarded to COS.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Wiping cloths found lying on cart with residue and one in HW at biscuit station. Cloths for wiping food spills from tableware shall be maintained dry, used for no other purpose, and for wiping counters/other equipment shall be held between uses in chemical sanitizer solution at proper concentration. PIC did not find sanitizer.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Wire racks and fan guard in walk in cooler 2 needs to be cleaned (one with some RTE foods) not just chicken. Residue has formed on unit. Repeat of category of non food contact surfaces not cleaned enough to preclude accumulation.

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 955 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed front line, prep and drive thru staff without proper and effective hair restraints. Visor only not approved. Utilize effective hair restraints to physically restrain all hair by 6/26/24

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet wipe cloths hanging on edge of sanitizing solution bucket. Ensure cloth is stored fully submerged in sanitizing solution. Corrected.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of grease, oils, dust, debris and flour on wire rack storage shelves, tops and sides of equipment and handles of controls and/or cooler doors. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 6/30/24

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(q) - cleaning receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of grease, oils and debris on and around dumpsters. Clean or replace dumpsters and clean coral by 6/30/24

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 accumulation of grease and debris under equipment, storage shelves, drink box rack, and especially along base boards and corners. Clean ceiling of left WIC. Correct by 6/30/24.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 993 violations

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

Icing in freezer dripping down on boxes of food.

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

Grease and crust buildup on biscuit pans

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Grease build up beside biscuit oven