DECATUR, DeKalb County

KFC

2532 WESLEY CHAPEL RD DECATUR, GA 30035

Food
Latest score
96
Feb 18, 2026
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.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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 residue and black organic growth on non-food contact surfaces of soda machines in main lobby and kitchen. Also observed buildup of grease on equipment (fryer units, warmer cabinets, etc.). Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 and debris on floor significantly behind and beneath fryers and larger equipment throughout main kitchen. Also observed accumulation of stagnant water in multiple areas on floor throughout kitchen resulting in malodor. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

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 major floor drain covers to back of main kitchen in disrepair. Also observed holes/perforations in existing drain cover to large in size. PIC advised to repair/ replace drain covers with smaller holes/perforations to prevent entry of pests.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Top half of inspection report was not observed in drive thru window. 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.

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 residue and black organic growth on soda machines in main lobby and kitchen. Also observed build up of grease on backside of fryer units. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 and debris on floor significantly behind and beneath fryers and on piping that runs along wall behind fryers. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed food employees upon entry without adequate hair covering. 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. COS employee donned hair net.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee serving ready to eat food with long painted fingernails. 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 stopped handling food.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed expired permit posted for public view. COS a copy of valid permit was issued.

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 stagnant water settling on floor in different sections of kitchen. PIC advised to ensure water is not left standing after washing floors. Also observed ceiling tiles and around vents not clean to sight and touch.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 8510 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no soap at handwashing station towards the back of main kitchen. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

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 food trays stored as clean with build-up food debris. Advised PIC to have these items rewashed as equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employees upon entry without adequate hair covering. 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. COS employee donned hair net.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer buckets with 0ppm sanitizer reading. COS Buckets were remade and reading observed at 100ppm chlorine.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the top half of most recent inspection report not posted at drive thru window. 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.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired permit posted in main lobby. Updated permit needs to be posted.

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

Dishes stored as clean are stacked wet. CA: PIC advised that dishes must air dry prior to stacking.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed box with single use container lids stored on the floor. single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. COS box was removed from floor and placed on storage rack.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy build-up of food debris on storage shelves inside walk in cooler (chicken cooler). 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 broken tiles holding stagnant water and build-up of grease beneath fryers and equipment in the battering/ cooking area. Advise PIC to replace broken tiles and conduct thorough cleaning of floors.

Jul 19, 2023

Followup

Score: 8510 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee wearing jewelry (watches and arm jewelry) other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. COS-items removed CA: PIC advised that only plain band rings may be worn when engaged in any food preparation.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(k)3 - hygienic practices

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee handling food/single service items wearing a bandage without a finger cot or glove. COS-gloves were donned.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.07(2)(m)] Small area of daylight visible at the bottom right side of the rear door. CA-PIC advised to have a weather strip installed that covers the entire bottom of the door so that no daylight is visible New Violation.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Fruit fly activity observed near the drive thru.
CA: ensure that the pest control operator is treating for flying insects, ensure that there is no stagnant water, clean floors and also clean the floor drains.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.06(2)(r)] Front handsink has a leak at bottom.
CA: PIC advised to have the sink repaired.
Sprayer nozzle at the 3 comp sink is leaking. CA: have all plumbing leaks repaired

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

13A Violation of Code: [511-6-1.02(1)(d)] Inspection report is not prominently posted in the main lobby. CA: Informed PIC that at minimum the top 1/3 of the inspection report must be displayed at the drive thru window. The most current inspection report must be prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Repeat Violation.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Shelving in the WIC with the sides are peeling allowing for rust formation to be evident. Advised PIC to replace shelving.

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

Gaskets on the walk in units & Traulsen freezer and interior of the Traulsen freezer are unclean with food debris. Advised PIC to make sure the equipment is wiped down routinely to prevent accumulations.

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 coving that is not secured/sealed and broken on the wall near the WIC, broken floor tiles with stagnant water near the rear door, coving not sealed or in good condition near the walk in freezer. CA-replaced broken tiles, repair areas where tiles/coving is in disrepair. Floor in the walkin freezer is unclean

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee closed water bottle stored on shelf between KFC boxes. COS-bottle discarded. CA: employee beverages must be stored below and away from restaurant items. Cups should have a lid and straw.

Jun 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 7014 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge not able to produce the receiving/corrective action records for key drop delivery.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Facility does not have CFSM certificate displayed. COS-copy posted CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. The person in charge could not demonstrate awareness of the five symptoms that relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. The person in charge could not demonstrate awareness of the six diseases that are transmissible from food employees. CA: review the KFC employee health policy, print a copy & keep on hand and also train each staff member and have a verifiable method i.e. training roster to show that each person has been trained Copy of the Employee Health Red Book provided, PIC advised that if used, to have each staff including managers to sign.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed food pans (empty) on the line stored for use unclean with encrusted food debris. Some food pans stacked as clean on the storage rack observed with some food particles. COS-pans pulled to be deep clean.
CA: Manager indicated that the pans are being replaced. Pans must be deep cleaned daily to prevent accumulation. CFSM advised to ensure that staff are retrained.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Fruit fly activity observed near the drive thru.
CA: ensure that the pest control operator is treating for flying insects, ensure that there is no stagnant water, clean floors and also clean the floor drains.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Small area of daylight visible at the bottom right side of the rear door. CA-PIC advised to have a weather strip installed that covers the entire bottom of the door so that no daylight is visible

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Milk observed on the line with an expiration date of June 11, 2023. COS-milk containers discarded ~10. CA: check products daily before service for expiration

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Front handsink has a leak at botttom. CA: PIC advised to have the sink repaired.

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 coving that is not secured/sealed and broken on the wall near the WIC, broken floor tiles with stagnant water near the rear door, coving not sealed or in good condition near the walk in freezer. CA-replaced broken tiles, repair areas where tiles/coving is in disrepair.

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

Floor is unclean under the drive thru soda dispenser area with debris, also in the rear area to the right of the exit. CA-clean floors well, paying careful attention to behind/underneath equipment.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Most current permit is not posted for public view.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Inspection report is not posted at the drive thru window and not prominently posted in the main lobby. CA: Informed PIC that at minimum the top 1/3 of the inspection report must be displayed at the drive thru window. The most current inspection report must be prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

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: Yes

Dishes stored as clean are stacked wet. CA: PIC advised that dishes must air dry prior to stacking.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The exterior of warmers, Henny Penny, and coolers, shelving near the drive thru, shelves in the walk in cooler, gaskets on the walk in units & Traulsen freezer and interior of the Traulsen freezer are unclean with food debris. Advised PIC to make sure the equipment is wiped down routinely to prevent accumulations.