Decatur · Health score & inspection history
CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN 424
2473 WESLEY CHAPEL RD DECATUR, GA 30035
Latest available inspection
DeKalb CountyWhat the inspector found
All 10 findings ↗10 findings recorded on Jun 25, 2026. 2 marked corrected on site.
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed dark organic growth inside of ice machine. CA Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Observed dark organic growth inside of ice machine. CA Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised PIC that the ice must be discarded and the inside of ice machine cleaned and sanitized using EPA registered sanitizer by 6.26.2026. New Violation. Correct By: 06/26/2026
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Repeat violationItem 12B ↗
Personal cleanliness
Observed food employees without hair restraints upon entry. COS employees donned hair restraints.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Personal cleanliness
Code 511-6-1.03(5)(j)
Observed food employees without hair restraints upon entry. COS employees donned hair restraints. CA. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
Official report · Item 12B ↗Marked corrected on site
Repeat violationItem 12B ↗
Personal cleanliness
Observed food employee serving food with long painted nails. CA.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Personal cleanliness
Code 511-6-1.03(5)(f)
Observed food employee serving food with long painted nails. CA. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. COS. employee donned gloves. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
Official report · Item 12B ↗Marked corrected on site
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Violation recordedItem 14C ↗
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Observed single use items (food boxes, cups) on floor inside dry storage area. CA. single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3
Observed single use items (food boxes, cups) on floor inside dry storage area. CA. single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. New Violation. Correct By: 06/26/2026
Official report · Item 14C ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Repeat violationItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
Observed build of food debris inside warmer cabinet and heat lamp in main kitchen. CA Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3
Observed build of food debris inside warmer cabinet and heat lamp in main kitchen. CA Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation.
Official report · Item 15C ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 17C ↗
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed ceiling inside dry storage area in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles holding stagnant water inside walk in cooler and in main kitchen.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed ceiling inside dry storage area in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles holding stagnant water inside walk in cooler and in main kitchen. Also observed missing floor drain cover at entrance door to walk in cooler. PIC advised to repair damaged ceiling and replace missing floor tiles. CA.All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. New Violation.
Official report · Item 17C ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 17C ↗
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed broken down cardboard boxes scattered on floor upon entry. CA.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(n)
Observed broken down cardboard boxes scattered on floor upon entry. CA. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. New Violation.
Official report · Item 17C ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 17C ↗
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed heavy build up of grease on floor beneath fryers and heavy dust on ceiling vent and ceiling tiles in main kitchen. CA.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed heavy build up of grease on floor beneath fryers and heavy dust on ceiling vent and ceiling tiles in main kitchen. CA. PIC advised to conducted thorough cleaning of areas mentioned. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. New Violation.
Official report · Item 17C ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 18 ↗
Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observed two dead roaches on floor by handwashing station in main kitchen. CA.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(l)
Observed two dead roaches on floor by handwashing station in main kitchen. CA. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. New Violation.
Official report · Item 18 ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 18 ↗
Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observed door to outside storage left open. CA.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Code 511-6-1.07(2)(m)
Observed door to outside storage left open. CA. PIC advised to keep outer doors closed at all times to prevent entry of pests. New Violation.
Official report · Item 18 ↗Correction status not recorded
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
Inspection history 1
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About this location record
This page follows facility 12987746 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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