CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN 599 received a B, scoring 80 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Jul 15, 2026. The official report lists nine findings. [1]
The inspector observed ice bin without a lid. [2]
The inspector also observed food handler with painted nails handling food. [3]
The report states: “Most recent inspection report not posted in front service area or drive thru window.” [4]
Five findings are marked as repeat violations. [5]
Showing 9 of 9 findings
Observed ice bin without a lid. CA: all food shall be stored covered.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
Observed ice bin without a lid. CA: all food shall be stored covered. COS- PIC place lid over ice bin. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
Observed food handler with painted nails handling food. CA: Fingernails.
Code 511-6-1.03(5)(f)
Observed food handler with painted nails handling food. CA: Fingernails. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Pf Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 12B ↗
Observed food handler with hand and wrist jewelry handling food. CA: Jewelry.
Code 511-6-1.03(5)(g)
Observed food handler with hand and wrist jewelry handling food. CA: Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS- Jewelry removed. New Violation.Official report · Item 12B ↗
Most recent inspection report not posted in front service area or drive thru window. Inspection report with score of 80 was posted in front service area.
Code 511-6-1.02(1)(d)
Most recent inspection report not posted in front service area or drive thru window. Inspection report with score of 80 was posted in front service area. Most recent report was a 70. CA:1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. New Violation.Official report · Item 13A ↗
Observed pans stacked wet. CA: All dishes shall air dry completely before stacking.
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(a)
Observed pans stacked wet. CA: All dishes shall air dry completely before stacking. New Violation.Official report · Item 14B ↗
Observed an accumulation of food debris in warmer and equipment, flour container, shelves and containers holding package sauces. Observed debris and food residue throughout facility.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3
Observed an accumulation of food debris in warmer and equipment, flour container, shelves and containers holding package sauces. Observed debris and food residue throughout facility. Discussed PIC to deep clean all areas of facility with in 72 hours. CA: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 15C ↗
Observed food debris and heavy accumulation of build up and food residue on equipment, floors and walls throughout the main kitchen. CA: (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed food debris and heavy accumulation of build up and food residue on equipment, floors and walls throughout the main kitchen. CA: (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). PfDiscussed with PIC to deep clean kitchen with in 72 hours. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Observed gap under and above the back door. CA: Discussed with PIC to seal all opening with 72 hours to prevent pest entry.
Code 511-6-1.07(2)(m)
Observed gap under and above the back door. CA: Discussed with PIC to seal all opening with 72 hours to prevent pest entry. New Violation.Official report · Item 18 ↗
Observed several gnats in the back of main kitchen near 3 compartment sink, away from food preparation. PIC given 24 hours eliminate issue.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Observed several gnats in the back of main kitchen near 3 compartment sink, away from food preparation. PIC given 24 hours eliminate issue. PIC contacted ECO lab. Inspector will follow up 7/16/26. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 18 ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Jul 15, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57540566 · Facility 12987745
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.
History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.
This report comes from DeKalb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.
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