Forest Park, Clayton County

Church's Texas Chicken 733

4498 JONESBORO RD FOREST PARK, GA 30297

Food

Latest score

Apr 17, 2026

City

Forest Park

County

Clayton

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

Score: 848 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS food items held in walk in cooler measuring above 41 degrees F. Ambient of walk in cooler was 45 degrees F. Door to walk in cooler was not sealing properly. COS: PIC sealed walk in cooler door and temperatures fell. CA: All TCS food items shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS food items held at front service warmer cabinet measuring below 135 degrees F. Door to warmer appeared damaged & not sealing properly. Advised to discard. CA: All TCS food items shall be hot held at 135 degrees F or above. CBD: 4/17/26.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(b) - tcs food; slacking (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken held in sanitize compartment of 3-compartment sink thawing in standing water. Advised to thaw under running water less than 70 degrees F. CA: Properly thaw TCS food items. CBD: 4/17/26.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk in cooler door not sealing properly. Also observed front service warmer cabinet in not in good repair. Advised must repair. CA: Equipment shall be kept in good repair. CBD: 4/18/26.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed numerous pieces of equipment with heavy build up and in need of cleaning. Advised must clean. CA: Equipment shall be kept clean. CBD: 4/20/26

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cracks in floor tiles and hole in wall near fryers in need of repair. Advised to repair. Floors, walls, and ceiling shall be kept in good repair. CBD: 4/20/26.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walls and floors throughout facility with heavy build up and in need of cleaning. Advised must clean. CA: Floors, walls, and ceiling shall be kept clean. CBD: 4/20/26.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee apron, cell phone, and bag stored on shelf with facility items near ice machine. Advised to relocate. CA: Properly store employee personal items to prevent cross contamination. CBD: 4/18/26.

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 883 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pan of raw chicken stored above coleslaw and also observed raw chicken stored next to bag of rice. COS: PIC moved with proper separation. CA: Store food items according to final cook temperature.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed equipment with build up and in need of cleaning. Advised to clean. CA: Keep equipment clean to sight and touch.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cracks in floor tiles and holes in walls. Advised to repair. Floors, walls, and ceiling shall be kept in good repair. Also observed walls with build up and in need of cleaning. Advised to clean. CA: Floors, walls, and ceiling shall be kept clean.

May 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 844 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed walk in cooler door ajar. Proceeded into walk in cooler and TCS food items were measuring above 41 degrees F. COS: PIC closed door and temperatures fell to 41 degrees F. CA: All TCS food items shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fry cook at grill prep drink water from water bottle. PIC advised employee to refrain from drinking from water bottle in food prep area. Employee complied, discarded drink, and washed hands. CA: 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.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed card board lining floors in main kitchen and in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Advised to remove. CA: Do not use card board to line floors, walls, or equipment as it is not smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wall in walk in cooler in need of repair. Advised PIC to repair. Also observed cardboard lining floor in front of fryers. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be kept in good repair and be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in cooler door not in good repair. Unit was not in service but advised to repair. CA: Equipment shall be kept in good repair.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light not working in walk in freezer. Advised PIC to replace light bulb. CA: All food prep and food storage areas shall have proper lighting.

Apr 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 984 violations

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice on the floor in walk in freezer. Door appeared not to be in good repair. Advised to have repaired. CA: All equipment shall be kept in good repair.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed equipment with build up and in need of cleaning. Advised to clean. CA: Keep equipment clean to sight and touch.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors and walls with heavy buildup and in need of cleaning. Advised PIC to clean. CA: Floors and Walls shall be kept clean.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee cell phone on prep counter. COS: PIC moved to designated area. CA: Keep employee personal belongings in designated area.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 883 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed CFSM certificate not posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed no paper towels at designated handwash sink. Advised PIC that paper towels shall be stored at handwash sinks at all times. COS: PIC placed paper towels by designated handwash sink.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food contact surfaces of multiple lids, plastic containers, and a strainer stored as clean in the dish wash area with old food debris and residue. Also observed ice machine lid with black/brown debris at drive-thru window. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Jun 14, 2023

Initial

Score: 904 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon arrival observed employee eating in food prep area. Advised PIC to designate area for food to be consumed by employees

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No hanging thermometers observed in coolers. Advised PIC to provide thermometers.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak at pipe under handsink. Advised PIC to have leak repaired

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice on the floor in walk in freezer from condenser. Advised to have leak repaired