DECATUR, DeKalb County

CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN 424

2473 WESLEY CHAPEL RD DECATUR, GA 30035

Food
Latest score
88
Dec 12, 2025
City
DECATUR
County
DeKalb
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 887 violations

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken being thawed in stagnant water upon entry. COS items were removed and placed in walk in cooler.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed food employees without hair restraints upon entry. COS employees donned hair restraints. CA. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee handling food with long painted nails. COS. employee washed hands and donned gloves. CA. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Pf Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Most recent inspection report was not posted. C.A. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed card board on shelf above fryer being used to absorb grease. COS cardboard was removed. CA.. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build of food debris inside warmer cabinet in main kitchen. CA 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: Yes

Observed heavy build up of grease and debris on floors (beneath fryers and heat lamp), and build up of dust on the back of screens and ceiling tiles. Observed broken tile holding stagnant water at entrance door to walk in cooler and open area in front 3 compartment sink. Also observed missing open ceiling tiles in ware wash area. CA Floors, walls and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean to sight and touch. PIC advised to continue thorough cleaning of all areas of facility and replace missing floor and ceiling tiles.

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employees without hair restraints upon entry. COS employees donned hair restraints. CA. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies in main kitchen. CA The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises. PIC advised to keep rear exit door closed at all times or use other methods to prevent entry of flies.

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 build of food debris inside warmer cabinet in main kitchen and build up of grease and debris on the piping beneath fryers. CA Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.PIC advised to clean equipment 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 heavy build up of grease and debris on floors (beneath and in between equipment), and on walls. Observed broken tile holding stagnant water beneath heat lamp area, at entrance door to walk in cooler and open area in front 3 compartment sink. Also observed missing open ceiling tiles in ware wash area. CA Floors, walls and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean to sight and touch. PIC advised to continue thorough cleaning of all areas of facility and replace missing floor and ceiling tiles.

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 883 violations

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 cole slaw stored on rack with raw chicken stored above in walk in cooler. COS items were re-arranged inside walk in cooler.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent inspection report was not posted in drive through window. C.A. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

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 heavy build up of grease and debris on floors (beneath and in between equipment), and on walls. Observed broken tile holding stagnant water beneath heat lamp area. Observed hole in wall beneath 3 compartment sink. Also observed heavy condensation dripping from ceiling in ware washing area of kitchen. CA Floors, walls and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean to sight and touch. PIC advised to continue thorough cleaning of all areas of facility and repair leaking (dripping) ceiling, broken tile and hole in wall.

May 24, 2024

Followup

Score: 863 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fried chicken being served without time stamps. CA Foods using time as a public health control must be marked to indicate discard time. COS time stamps were placed on items.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee with long painted fingernails not wearing gloves and handling food.
CA Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. COS. Employee washed hands and donned gloves.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed utensils stacked together with water in between. Equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. PIC advised to stacked utensils to ensure adequate drying before stacking together.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 7010 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods (gravy and fried shrimp) not hot holding at 135F and above. CA TCS foods must hot hold at 135F or above. COS PIC dumped gravy and fried shrimp.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fried chicken being served without time stamps. CA Foods using time as a public health control must be marked to indicate discard time. COS time stamps were placed on items.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no certified food safety managements records, Advised by PIC that there is no CFSM at this time. CA Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM). This must be corrected by May 15, 2024.

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 provide employee health policy. CA Pic should ensure Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report illnesses.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light mold like growth and debris inside of ice machine. CA Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised PIC that the ice must be discarded and the inside of ice machine cleaned and sanitized by 4/16/24, email proof of cooling to novine.russell@dph.ga.gov

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee with long painted fingernails not wearing gloves and handling food.
CA Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a live roach in old cooler unit as well as a dead roach on the floor by dry storage shelves. CA The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises and dead pest shall be removed from the premise. PIC advised to clean cooler unit although it is non functional and conduct proper pest control treatments.

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 sieve used to separate clumps in flour stored on top of fryer. CA During a pause in food preparation utensils used shall be stored in a clean location. COS sieve was sent to be washed and sanitized.

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 build up of grease and debris on the back side and on top of fryers and as well build up of debris on the outside of ice machine and walk in cooler shelves. CA Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.PIC advised to clean equipment to sight and touch.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy build up of grease and debris on floors (beneath and in between equipment), and on walls. CA Floors, walls and ceilings shall be kept clean to sight and touch. PIC advised to conduct thorough cleaning of all areas of facility.

Jun 1, 2023

Initial

Score: 962 violations

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 at the rear exit door. Door needs to be sealed up to prevent pest entry.

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 cracked floor tiles throughout main kitchen. The tiles need to be replaced as some are holding standing water.