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Chickamauga, Walker County

Hardee's - Chickamauga

12876 N HWY 27 CHICKAMAUGA, GA 30707

Food
Latest score
95
May 29, 2026
City
Chickamauga
County
Walker
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations
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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 BEEF PATTIES UNCOVERED IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. CODE: ALL FOOD MUST BE COVERED UNLESS IN ACTIVE USE OR COOLING. COS: PIC COVERED ITEMS IN QUESTION.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED DUMPSTER WITH NO PLUG IN DRAIN HOLE AND OTHER DUMPSTER WITH HOLE RIPPED ON LOWER SIDE WALL. CODE: ANY DRAIN PORT ON DUMPSTERS MUST BE PLUGGED UNLESS ACTIVELY CLEANING. COS: NO COS POSSIBLE. PIC WILL CONTACT WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY. WILL RECHECK 06/05/26 TO CONFIRM.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 944 violations
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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 EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON GRILL TOP AND SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC TO CLEAN GRILL TO SIGHT AND TOUCH WITH CLEANING FREQUENCY INCREASED.

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

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS WITH TORN GASKETS. CA: PIC WILL HAVE NEW GASKETS ORDERED FOR REACH IN COOLERS.

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 BUILD UP OF WASTE AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE. ALSO OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUG FOR LEFT DUMPSTER. CA: PIC WILL HAVE ENCLOSURE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNESSARY ITEMS AND DEBRIS. PIC WILL ALSO ORDER DRAIN PLUG FOR DUMPSTER.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVRED ACCUMULATION OF DUST DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD DUP ON SEVERAL HOOD VENTS. CA: PIC WILL HAVE VENTS CLEANED TO NOT BECOME A SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION WITH CLEANING FREQUENCY INCREASED. CORRECT BY 12/23/2025.

May 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation
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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE WEARING A WRIST WATCH WHILE WASHING HANDS AND SWITCHING GLOVES. CA: PIC HAD STAFF MEMBER REMOVE WATCH AND REWASH HANDS.

Dec 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation
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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED MULTIPLE ITEMS UNCOVERED IN REACH-IN FREEZER. CA: PIC COVERED AND WILL RETRAIN STAFF ON FOOD COVERING RULES.

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 971 violation
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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WIHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINTF (AND BEARD LENGTH OVER 1" INCH); CA: PIC INFORMED EMPLOYEE ABOUT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTRAINT/OR NO BEARD (OR LENGTH UNDER 1/2 INCH)