Riverdale, Clayton County

Chicken Factory

6401 HWY 85 RIVERDALE, GA 30274

Food
Latest score
77
Apr 13, 2026
City
Riverdale
County
Clayton
Inspections
2

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 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 777 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple TCS items (raw chicken, sliced cheese and cooked rice) cold holding in the temperature zone above 41 degrees at prep top cooler near the front food service area. Advised PIC that TCS foods shall properly cold hold at 41 degrees or below. COS- PIC moved items to WIC

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed PIC not being able to provide procedures for vomit/fecal response. Advised PIC a food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow. Advised PIC to obtain vomit/fecal clean-up procedure. Repeat violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed visible light entry at the back door of the facility. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid self-closing tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to place weather strip seal to prevent visible light entry.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed provisional permit expired and posted in public view. Advised PIC a provisional permit shall expire 60 days after issuance. Advised PIC to obtain permanent permit.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inspection report not posted at drive thru window. Advised PIC food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report so that the top one third is visible.

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: Yes

Observed prep top cooler 1 in the front food service area with an ambient temperature of 60 degrees and in disrepair. Advised PIC equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections 1 and 2 of this rule. Advised PIC to have units serviced

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 non food contact surfaces of the interior of the RIF in the main kitchen stored as clean with excessive food debris. Also observed non food contact surface of the interior of RIC with severe rusting. Advised PIC non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean interior of units.

Feb 10, 2026

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 866 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several TCS foods in PTC #1 and PTC #2 at (cut lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomato, sliced turkey, raw whiting, raw tilapia, ruben beef, and shredded cheese, sliced cheese, raw shrimp, raw beef patty, and white rice, and raw chicken) cold holding overnight in the temperature danger zone above 41 degrees F. Advised PIC that when cold holding raw and RTE foods, temperatures shall range between 41 degrees F or below. COS: PIC discarded items in PTC #1 and PTC #2 at the front-food service area.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were aware of their responsibility to report illnesses and symptoms related to foodborne diseases. Advised PIC that an employee health agreement form(s) shall be signed and dated and provided to the Health Authority upon request. Advised PIC to have all employees sign and date employee health agreement forms.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed a handwash sink not located near the front-food service area of the establishment. Advised PIC a handwashing sink shall be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas. Advised PIC to add a handwash sink near the front-food service area of the establishment.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

During time of inspection, observed facility without procedures in order to respond to vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC that A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Provided PIC with procedures in order to respond to vomit/fecal events.

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 PTC 1 and the front-food service area with an ambient temperature of 47.6 degrees F. and PTC 2 at the front-food service area with an ambient temperature of 46.2 degrees F. Advised PIC equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule. Advised PIC to have units serviced.

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 nonfood contact surface of the interior RIF 2 in the main kitchen with severe rusting. Also observe nonfood contact surfaces of the shelving in the WIC with excessive accumulated debris. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean the interior of RIF 2 and WIC.