MO BETTER CHICKEN 5, INC received an A, scoring 94 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Oct 8, 2026. The official report lists three findings. [1]
The inspector observed multiple TCS food items cooling at room temperature with tight fitting lid/ saran wrap. [2]
The inspector also observed oven in disrepair (missing doors) being used for food storage. [3]
Two findings are marked as repeat violations. [4]
Showing 3 of 3 findings
Observed multiple TCS food items cooling at room temperature with tight fitting lid/ saran wrap. CA: 1.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)
Observed multiple TCS food items cooling at room temperature with tight fitting lid/ saran wrap. CA: 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS- Educations provided. PIC created an opening for food items cooling on countertop. PIC reheated chicken to 165F or above. Discussed with PIC that if multiple pans of a food items will be hot held they should not be at room temperature cooling, instead they should be moved to warming unit. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 11A ↗
Observed oven in disrepair (missing doors) being used for food storage. CA: (5) Maintenance and Operation.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed oven in disrepair (missing doors) being used for food storage. CA: (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (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). Pf COS: Food items were removed from the oven during the inspection. Advised PIC to discontinue use of the oven for storage and to repair or replace the unit to ensure equipment is maintained in good repair and used as intended. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Observed wall paint chipping, Observed holes/ opening in walls in main kitchen. Observed WIC all WIC black stains.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed wall paint chipping, Observed holes/ opening in walls in main kitchen. Observed WIC all WIC black stains. CA: Observed oven in disrepair (missing doors) being used for food storage. CA: 5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (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). Pf New Violation.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Oct 8, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyAvailable records for this official facility
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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