CHURCH'S CHICKEN received a B, scoring 82 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Jul 1, 2026. The official report lists six findings. [1]
The inspector observed front service thru hand wash sink out of order. [2]
The inspector also observed staff member washing dishes and sanitizer compartment was 0ppm. [3]
A separate finding described rice, raw chicken tenders in walk in cold held at greater than 41 degrees. [4]
The report marks two findings as corrected on site. [5]
Showing 6 of 6 findings
Observed front service thru hand wash sink out of order. Nearest sink is in the ware washing area not accessible to the front service operations.
Code 511-6-1.06(2)(o)
Observed front service thru hand wash sink out of order. Nearest sink is in the ware washing area not accessible to the front service operations. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times. for employee use. New Violation. Correct By: 07/08/2026Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
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Observed staff member washing dishes and sanitizer compartment was 0ppm. CA:A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; COS: Water was remade to 400 ppm.
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(n)
Observed staff member washing dishes and sanitizer compartment was 0ppm. CA:A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; COS: Water was remade to 400 ppm. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed rice, raw chicken tenders in walk in cold held at greater than 41 degrees. PIC stated that the chicken was being used in the front service area to make orders.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed rice, raw chicken tenders in walk in cold held at greater than 41 degrees. PIC stated that the chicken was being used in the front service area to make orders. Rice had just been thawed in prep sink. I did not observe this during the inspection. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. New Violation. Correct By: 07/02/2026Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
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Observed mashed potatoes, dirty rice, chicken tenders being held at the front service station under 135F. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed mashed potatoes, dirty rice, chicken tenders being held at the front service station under 135F. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Food was voluntarily discarded by PIC. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 6-1B ↗
Observed main food warmer in front service station out of order. PIC stated that air is being release during warming process which disrupts proper warming of TCS foods.
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(a)
Observed main food warmer in front service station out of order. PIC stated that air is being release during warming process which disrupts proper warming of TCS foods. PIC has put warmer out of order and has work order. CA:Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. New Violation. Correct By: 07/08/2026Official report · Item 15A ↗
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Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)
Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed front service drive thru wall soiled with accumulated grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. New Violation. Correct By: 07/08/2026Official report · Item 15C ↗
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Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Jul 1, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57538467 · Facility 12301814
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.
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