BBQ Chicken @ Atlanta received a B, scoring 81 out of 100, in a Fulton County food-service inspection on Jul 30, 2026. The official report lists five findings. [1]
The inspector observed employees eating and drinking in the main kitchen. [2]
The inspector also observed uncovered food (chicken balls) in the RIC below the prep top cooler and food (white rice) in the WIC left uncovered. The note records an on-site correction: “PIC was instructed to have all food covered.” [3]
A separate finding described food in the RIC of the main kitchen without any date marking and labeling. [4]
The report marks four findings as corrected on site. [5]
Showing 5 of 5 findings
Observed employees eating and drinking in the main kitchen. EHS observed an open soda can on wire shelving of the kitchen near the prep-top cooler.
Code 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2
Observed employees eating and drinking in the main kitchen. EHS observed an open soda can on wire shelving of the kitchen near the prep-top cooler. COS: PIC discarded the drink. 2. 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. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 2-2B ↗
Observed uncovered food (chicken balls) in the RIC below the prep top cooler and food (white rice) in the WIC left uncovered. COS: PIC was instructed to have all food covered.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
Observed uncovered food (chicken balls) in the RIC below the prep top cooler and food (white rice) in the WIC left uncovered. COS: PIC was instructed to have all food covered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
Observed food in the RIC of the main kitchen without any date marking and labeling. Food without proper date marking was cabbage and two metal containers of chicken breast or thighs.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(g)
Observed food in the RIC of the main kitchen without any date marking and labeling. Food without proper date marking was cabbage and two metal containers of chicken breast or thighs. COS: PIC placed labels on the food items 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 5 through 7 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety; Pf Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 6-2 ↗
Observed spray bottle without any labeling on the bottle to identify what the contents are. CA: PIC was advised to have all working containers labeled with common name.
Code 511-6-1.07(6)(b)
Observed spray bottle without any labeling on the bottle to identify what the contents are. CA: PIC was advised to have all working containers labeled with common name. 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf New Violation.Official report · Item 8-2B ↗
Observed several squeeze bottles in the main kitchen without any labeling to identify the types of content in them. COS: PIC placed labels on the bottles that were missing the labeling Corrected On-Site.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(d)
Observed several squeeze bottles in the main kitchen without any labeling to identify the types of content in them. COS: PIC placed labels on the bottles that were missing the labeling Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 10D ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Fulton County · Jul 30, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57544314 · Facility 12999622
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