Mableton, Cobb County

CHURCH'S CHICKEN

351 RIVERSIDE PKWY AUSTELL, GA 30168-7304

Food
Latest score
98
Jan 30, 2026
City
Mableton
County
Cobb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 983 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine door with an accumulation of flour and food debris on exterior and along top edge. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

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, grease buildup, black soil buildup, and splatter along edge of equipment in the fryer area. Floor tile missing in front of fryer creating puddle of grease accumulation. C/A: Physical facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed main kitchen vents with an accumulation of dust. Observed hood vent above fryers with an accumulation of dust and debris. C/A: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED COOK TOUCH TRASH CAN (REMOVE GLOVES) AND HANDLE CLEAN EQUIPMENT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED COOK HANDLE RAW CHICKEN (REMOVE GLOVES) AND HANDLE CLEAN EQUIPMENT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.

C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and:

(i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; (ii) After using the toilet room; (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands; (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands

COS: PIC INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS BEFORE RE-GLOVING AND HANDLING CLEAN EQUIPMENT

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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

Observed wiping cloth bucket inside of hand sink and employee drink on hand sink in Main.

CA: Hand sink shall be used for no other purpose other than hand washing.

COS: Removed

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed black/brown substance on baffle inside of ice machine in Main.

C/A: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

COS> Cleaned and sanitized.

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 grease accumulations and splatter along floors and baseboards in fryer area of main kitchen and throughout main kitchen areas.

C/A: Physical facilities shall be maintained clean.

Jul 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop stored in ice with handle in contact with ice inside ice machine; observed flour scoop with handle in contact with food stored inside flour at breading station in main kitchen. C/A: Store all in-use utensils with their handles above the top of the food and the container to prevent contamination. COS: All utensils properly stored during the inspection.

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 damaged ice machine door on ice machine in main kitchen area. C/A: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

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 grease accumulations and splatter along floors and baseboards in fryer area of main kitchen. C/A: Physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Correct in 72 hours.