Hiram, Paulding County

Bojangles

2017 LAKE ROAD HIRAM, GA 30141

Food
Latest score
95
Jan 9, 2026
City
Hiram
County
Paulding
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.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 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 debris in the main kitchen bulk ice machine, and in ice well in drive thru station area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Update: Site visit made on 2/10/2026 and Ice well/machine were detailed clean.

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 broken floor tiles throughout facility. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Update: Site visit made on 2/10/2025 and observed tiles repaired, and tiles damaged.

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee handeling food without proper 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. COS: PIC provided hair restraint.

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 metal containers wet stacked in dry dish area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC removed, rewashed and properly air dry before stacking.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed shelving in walk in cooler and floors around equipment with accumulation of excessive food debris. CA:Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: PIC will have shelving units detailed clean.

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed in-use sanitizer bucket in front kitchen area and drive thru area stored directly on the floor. CA: PIC moved sanitizer buckets to be 6" off the ground.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed shelving in walk in cooler with accumulation of excessive food debris. CA: PIC will have shelving units detailed clean.

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 872 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 multiple TCS food items (Raw chicken, cut lettuce, cole slaw and cheese) in walk in cooler in main kitchen area holding at a temperature greater than 41F. PIC informed that the foods have been holding there greater than 4 hours. CA: PIC discarded all TCS food items in walk in cooler.

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 debris inside and on the top surface of the ice well in drive thru station area. CA: PIC detail cleaned the ice well to sight and touch.

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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 sanitizer in 3-comp sink not at the minimum level required for proper sanitizing. CA: Manager drained and refilled at proper level.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employees not wearing hair restraints while handling food. CA: Discussed with manager and hair restraints applied.

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 metal pans wet stacked in dry dish area. CA: Instructed pans to be removed, rewashed and properly air dry before stacking.

Sep 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 825 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 liquid eggs by grill in an ice bath holding at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: PIC chose to discard egg wash.

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 raw chicken debris in flour on automatic sifting machine in grill prep area holding at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: MIT stated automatic sifter was not working correctly, therefore flour mixture container was discarded. Reviewed options for sifting until machine is repaired.

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 ice well and drink nozzles in drive thru area, and drink nozzles in self-service area not cleaned at a frequency to render it clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC will have food contact surfaces detailed clean by correct by date indicated.

UPDATE: Site visit made on 9/25/23, food contact surfaces had been detailed 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 sanitizer buckets throughout main kitchen area at a concentration lower than manufacturer's recommendation. CA: PIC had sanitizer remade to proper concentration. PIC stated issue with sanitizer sink, therefore will ensure sanitizer made manually and checked with test strips. Work order placed to fix sink.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee without beard guard prepping and handling food in main kitchen area. CA: PIC will obtain beard guards.