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CHURCH'S CHICKEN

4680 MEMORIAL DR DECATUR, GA 30034

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DeKalb County

What the inspector found

All 6 findings ↗

6 findings recorded on Jul 1, 2026. 2 marked corrected on site.

  1. Violation recordedItem 2-2D

    Handwashing

    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

    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: 07/08/2026
    Official report · Item 2-2D

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

  2. Violation recordedItem 4-2B

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    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

    Marked corrected on site

  3. Violation recordedItem 6-1A

    Proper cold holding temperatures

    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures

    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: 07/02/2026
    Official report · Item 6-1A

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

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  1. Violation recordedItem 6-1B

    Proper hot holding temperatures

    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Proper hot holding temperatures

    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

    Marked corrected on site

  2. Violation recordedItem 15A

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

    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

    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: 07/08/2026
    Official report · Item 15A

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

  3. Violation recordedItem 15C

    Equipment cleanliness

    Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

    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: 07/08/2026
    Official report · Item 15C

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.

Inspection history 1

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    Report

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About this location record

This page follows facility 12301814 within DeKalb County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.

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