Decatur · Health score & inspection history
CHURCH'S CHICKEN
4680 MEMORIAL DR DECATUR, GA 30034
Latest available inspection
DeKalb CountyWhat the inspector found
All 6 findings ↗6 findings recorded on Jul 1, 2026. 2 marked corrected on site.
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
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surface sanitation
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
Violation recordedItem 6-1A ↗
Cold holding
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
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Violation recordedItem 6-1B ↗
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
Violation recordedItem 15A ↗
Equipment design and condition
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
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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
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Inspection history 1
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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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