ATHENS, Oconee County

CHICK-FIL-A

1870 EPPS BRIDGE PKWY ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Feb 19, 2026

City

ATHENS

County

Oconee

Inspections

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 19, 2026

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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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: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple employee drinks in reusable cups stored on side of cooler and on shelf under teas in main kitchen. CA: Employee drinks stored in kitchen must be single use disposable cup with a lid and straw.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Missing drip cup on vent hood over flat top grill.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee jackets and bags hanging in designated area with storage shelves too close, causing items to be improperly stored.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 front line staff assembling drinks, shakes and working expo with watches on arms. Food handlers must not wear jewelry on hands/wrists except a single smooth metallic type band ring. Watches removed. COS>

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 front line staff assembling drinks/shakes with ineffective (long pony tail w/ just 1 tie) hair restraints. Food handlers must restrain hair greater then 1/2" in length. COS.

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 and debris on reach in cooler wire shelving and in bottoms of reach in units. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Correct by 8/30/25. Also observed accumulations of food debris and splash on folding table in storage. Clean folding table.

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 accumulations of grease, oils, food particles, debris and splash on floors under equipment (cook, prep, dish lines), and on walls behind soda box rack. Clean surfaces by 8/30/25.

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

WASTE BINS IN LADIES RESTROOM STALLS NOT COVERED

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 992 violations

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CHICKEN FILET TABLE HAS LEGS THAT ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. RECOMMEND REPLACING WITH TABLE WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE LEGS OR RELOCATE CHICKEN FILET PREP TO DIFFERENT AREA.

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 SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS AROUND RAW PREP STATION AT BACK CORNER OF KITCHEN. GREASE/GRIME ON HANDS OF REACH IN COOLER IN THIS AREA.

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 882 violations

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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

Salad cooler not holding TCS items at 41 deg F or lower. Items discarded onsite. Ice baths implemented while onsite. Ice baths implemented while onsite. Monitor closely. Have unit repaired/replaced as needed. Repeat violation on the same cooler unit. Unit was also out of temp 11/7/22. Highly recommend replacing unit w/new unit. Submit specs to Health Dept for replacement unit PRIOR to purchase. Must be a mechanically refrigerated unit and not an ice bath unit.

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

Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Condensation line may be frozen or blocked.

Nov 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 882 violations

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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

Walk-in cooler holding temperature for safety foods (TCS)at borderline temp (42 deg F). Monitor closely. Have unit serviced & repaired. Door hinge does not automatically close. Repair ASAP. Randell cold wells not holding TCS foods at 41 deg F or lower. Ice added to unit. Replace with properly functioning unit. Monitor closely. Food transferred (within 2 hrs of prep). Salad make line not holding TCS foods @ 41 deg F in cold well section. Gap between pans sealed with rail. Replace lids with properly functioning lids. Small 2-door cooler not holding TCS foods at 41 deg F or lower. Items discarded & relocated to properly functioning units. Monitor closely. Repair & service unit as soon as possible. Don't use it until verified to hold product at 41 deg F or lower.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer wipes dispenser at front counter did not have sanitizer. Sanitizer placed in container.