87/100Grade B
Lithonia · Health score & inspection history
CHICK-FIL-A
2985 TURNER HILL RD LITHONIA, GA 30038
Latest available inspection
DeKalb County82/100Grade B
What the inspector found
All 7 findings ↗7 findings recorded on Aug 10, 2026. 2 marked corrected on site.
Violation recordedItem 6-1A ↗
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed serval TCS food items not maintaining a TCS food temp of 41F or below see * on temp log. COS: All TCS food items were placed in walk in cooler to chill to 40F C/A:511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed serval TCS food items not maintaining a TCS food temp of 41F or below see * on temp log. COS: All TCS food items were placed in walk in cooler to chill to 40F C/A:511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 6-1A ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 11A ↗
Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed pans of mac & cheese just prepped stored inside reach in cooler with lids on to cool. COS: Lids were removed and moved to the walk in cooler to complete cooling process.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)
Observed pans of mac & cheese just prepped stored inside reach in cooler with lids on to cool. COS: Lids were removed and moved to the walk in cooler to complete cooling process. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (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: Salads were removed from front service area, lids were removed and salads were placed in walk in cooler to begin proper cooling. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 11A ↗Marked corrected on site
Repeat violationItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
Observed gasket on all coolers unclean with black debris build in creases of gaskets. Observed inside on reach in cooler near fryer unclean with debris build up.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)
Observed gasket on all coolers unclean with black debris build in creases of gaskets. Observed inside on reach in cooler near fryer unclean with debris build up. Observed raw meat reach in coolers unclean with debris build up on the inside of the cooler. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. 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
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Violation recordedItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
Observed the hot pass thru unclean with derbis build up in the corners and on the shelf of the KSB screen. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3
Observed the hot pass thru unclean with derbis build up in the corners and on the shelf of the KSB screen. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. New Violation. Correct By: 08/12/2026
Official report · Item 15C ↗Correction status not recorded
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Violation recordedItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
Observed inside of raw chicken cooler racks unclean with debris build up on racks. Advised to have deep cleaned.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3
Observed inside of raw chicken cooler racks unclean with debris build up on racks. Advised to have deep cleaned. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations New Violation. Correct By: 08/13/2026
Official report · Item 15C ↗Correction status not recorded
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Violation recordedItem 16B ↗
Plumbing and drainage
Observed leak at 3 compartment sink. Water in leaking from drain pipes under basin causing pooling water on the floor.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Code 511-6-1.06(2)(r)
Observed leak at 3 compartment sink. Water in leaking from drain pipes under basin causing pooling water on the floor. Advised to have repaired. C/A:511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. New Violation. Correct By: 08/13/2026
Official report · Item 16B ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Repeat violationItem 17C ↗
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed floors and baseboard in the main kitchen under equipment, ice machine unclean with debris build up. Observed vents unclean with dust debris build up in restrooms.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed floors and baseboard in the main kitchen under equipment, ice machine unclean with debris build up. Observed vents unclean with dust debris build up in restrooms. Floors drains were observed unclean with debris build in drains. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (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. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 08/14/2026
Official report · Item 17C ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
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Inspection history 1
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