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GUS'S WORLD FAMOUS CHICKEN receives C in DeKalb County health inspection

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5486 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 10 CHAMBLEE, GA 30341

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GUS'S WORLD FAMOUS CHICKEN received a C, scoring 76 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Sep 1, 2026. The official report lists 15 findings. [1]

Inspection score

76/100Grade COfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed chef place raw chicken into the fryer basket, change gloves and begin preparing a plate of RTE foods without washing their hands between raw and RTE food. [2]

The report states: “PIC was unable to provide employee health training or agreements at the time of inspection.” [3]

A separate finding described a cup of lemonade stored on the prep table without a lid. [4]

The report marks two findings as corrected on site. One finding is marked as a repeat violation. [5]

What inspectors found

Read the official report

Showing 15 of 15 findings

  1. Handwashing

    Item 2-1B
    Observed chef place raw chicken into the fryer basket, change gloves and begin preparing a plate of RTE foods without washing their hands between raw and RTE food. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; (ii) After using the toilet room; (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco…
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(c)

    Observed chef place raw chicken into the fryer basket, change gloves and begin preparing a plate of RTE foods without washing their hands between raw and RTE food. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; (ii) After using the toilet room; (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands; (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Chef washed hands before putting new gloves on and preparing RTE food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-1B ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  2. Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

    Item 2-2A
    PIC was unable to provide employee health training or agreements at the time of inspection. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(2)(o)

    PIC was unable to provide employee health training or agreements at the time of inspection. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. CORRECT BY: Provide inspector evidence of employee health training no later than 9/8/2026. New Violation. Correct By: 09/08/2026
    Official report · Item 2-2A ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  3. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    Item 2-2B
    Observed a cup of lemonade stored on the prep table without a lid. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2

    Observed a cup of lemonade stored on the prep table without a lid. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2B ↗
    New violation

  4. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    Observed a glass cup stored in the handwashing sink behind the front bar. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.06(2)(o)

    Observed a glass cup stored in the handwashing sink behind the front bar. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC removed the glass. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  5. Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

    Item 2-2E
    Observed no written procedures for the event of a vomit/fecal incident in the establishment. Provided PIC with norovirus hand out.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(6)

    Observed no written procedures for the event of a vomit/fecal incident in the establishment. Provided PIC with norovirus hand out. CA: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. New Violation. Correct By: 09/01/2026
    Official report · Item 2-2E ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  6. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Item 4-2B
    Observed several FCS stored clean with a build up and food debris including the magnetic knife blocks, the can opener blade, slicer blades, inside of the main kitchen ice machine, and metal pans among others. CA: 1.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    Observed several FCS stored clean with a build up and food debris including the magnetic knife blocks, the can opener blade, slicer blades, inside of the main kitchen ice machine, and metal pans among others. CA: 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CORRECT BY: All unclean FCS must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Evidence of correction must be sent to inspector no later than 9/1/2026. New Violation. Correct By: 09/01/2026
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  7. Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

    Item 14B
    Observed several metal pans stored wet and stacked on top of one another. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4

    Observed several metal pans stored wet and stacked on top of one another. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted. CORRECT BY: Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes stacked wet and place them in a position that allows for air drying. New Violation. Correct By: 09/01/2026
    Official report · Item 14B ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  8. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

    Item 15A
    Observed the floor of both walk in coolers in disrepair. Floor is severely rusted and lifting off the subflooring.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(6)(a)

    Observed the floor of both walk in coolers in disrepair. Floor is severely rusted and lifting off the subflooring. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. CORRECT BY: Floors must be repaired or replaced. Evidence of correction must be sent to inspector no later than 9/30/2026. New Violation. Correct By: 09/30/2026
    Official report · Item 15A ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  9. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

    Item 15A
    Observed several NFCS extremely rusted including a shelf holding a bag of flour, magnetic knife blocks, shelving in the WICs. CA: 1.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(6)(a)

    Observed several NFCS extremely rusted including a shelf holding a bag of flour, magnetic knife blocks, shelving in the WICs. CA: 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. CORRECT BY: Removing rust or replacing equipment. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 15A ↗
    New violation

  10. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

    Item 15B
    Observed sanitizer test strips for quat sanitizer not useable. CA:A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j)

    Observed sanitizer test strips for quat sanitizer not useable. CA:A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. CORRECT BY: New test strips must be provided. Evidence of correction must be sent to inspector no later than 9/3/2026. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 09/03/2026
    Official report · Item 15B ↗
    Repeat violation

    Correct by

  11. Equipment cleanliness

    Item 15C
    Observed several NFCS unclean to sight and touch including the shelving units in the walk-in coolers, the exterior of dry storage containers, the button on the flour mixer, among others. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

    Observed several NFCS unclean to sight and touch including the shelving units in the walk-in coolers, the exterior of dry storage containers, the button on the flour mixer, among others. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. CORRECT BY: NFCS should be cleaned at a frequency that prevents build up. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 15C ↗
    New violation

  12. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

    Item 17A
    Observed build up on the handles of the handwashing sink in the back prep area. CA: Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(h)

    Observed build up on the handles of the handwashing sink in the back prep area. CA: Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 17A ↗
    New violation

  13. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    Item 17C
    Observed the ceiling above the fryer peeling and dripping. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

    Observed the ceiling above the fryer peeling and dripping. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. CORRECT BY: Ceiling must be repaired. Evidence of correction must be sent to inspector no later than 10/30/2026. New Violation. Correct By: 10/30/2026
    Official report · Item 17C ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  14. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

    Item 17D
    Observed employee cell phone stored on the prep table. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(j)

    Observed employee cell phone stored on the prep table. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. CORRECT BY: Using approved designated areas to store employee belongings. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 17D ↗
    New violation

  15. Insects, rodents, and animals not present

    Item 18
    Observed the self-closing mechanism on two exterior doors broken. Observed daylight visible under the gap of the door.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(2)(m)

    Observed the self-closing mechanism on two exterior doors broken. Observed daylight visible under the gap of the door. CA: outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. CORRECT BY: self-closing mechanisms must be repaired/replaced. Door gap should be filled. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 18 ↗
    New violation

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

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  1. This report
    76/100C
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Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

DeKalb County · Sep 1, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

Inspection 57549872 · Facility 12301022

03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
DeKalb County
Inspection ID
57549872
Facility ID
12301022
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Scores 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.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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