Stonecrest, DeKalb County

KFC

2848 PANOLA RD LITHONIA, GA 30058

Food
Latest score
93
May 29, 2026
City
Stonecrest
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.

May 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 934 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Nails are puncturing gloves CA: (f) 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. Pf

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVATION: Manual dish sink(wash sink) plumbing has a leak. CA: (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained 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

OBSERVATION: Delfield 2dr freezer exterior side, interior and gasket unclean to sight and touch. Raw chicken walk-in cooler rolling racks, and metal box racks unclean with accumulation. Walk in cooler green shelves unclean with build-up.

CA: 3. 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: No

OBSERVATION: Floor near the Delfield freezer, behind the fryers, near rear door, near the hot water heaters are unclean with debris, grease build-up and dead insects. Floor tiles missing and broken in front of the walk in freezer. Walls in the walk in cooler near the panned mac & cheese and slaw are unclean. CA: (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 944 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

OBSERVATION: Rear handsink access blocked by large trash can.
COS- Trash can moved and the PIC was instructed to keep the handsink free of blockage at all times. CA: Using a Handwashing Sink.

  1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf
  2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVATION: The most current inspection report is not posted, the report from 7-25-24 is posted not 4-15-25. CA: 1. 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. 2. 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

OBSERVATION: The food service permit is not posted for public view. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED: Fan in the chicken walk-in cooler with build-up.
CA: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. OBSERVATION: Observed a few pans stored as clean with food particles. COS-items moved to the dishwash drainboard to be re-washed.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. OBSERVATION: observed employees engaged in food/beverage prep w/arm jewelry. COS-jewelry removed.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CA: Clean equipment/utensils shall be stored in a position to allow them to properly air dry. OBSERVATION: metal & plastic clean pans stored stacked wet.
Discussed with the manager to use a better system such as a pyramid

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

CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. OBSERVATION: shelves in the walk in cooler (used for side items) unclean with an accumulation of food particles. Gasket on the 2dr Delfield freezer unclean with black build-up.

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. OBSERVED soda nozzles at the drive thru with black build-up. COS- soda nozzles pulled to be washed->rinsed->sanitized Discussed with the managers that the nozzles should be pulled daily for properly cleaning and sanitizing.

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

The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. OBSERVED: Floor in the kitchen has standing water where the broken tile in various. Floor behind fryer station unclean with some build-up Improvements have been made, continue to replace/repair broken tiles.

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 858 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

CFSM (ServSafe) certificate not posted for public view.

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

Several metal and plastic pans stored as clean but had food debris residue. Interior top of the microwave oven unclean with food splatter.
COS- pans placed on the dish drainboard to be re-washed.
CA: food contact surfaces shall be free of debris and clean to sight and touch.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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: No

Current inspection report is posted but is obstructed by being tucked behind KFC signage. Inspection report 1/3 top portion is not posted in the drive thru. CA: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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dishes (pans) are wet nesting. PIC advised to re-train team to ensure that dishes have air dried before 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: YesRepeat: No

Box of plastic cups stored on the floor in stagnant water. COS-The plastic was sanitized and the cups were raised 6 inches above the floor.

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

Several plastic pans are broken on the lid ledges. CA: Equipment should be in good condition, free of cracks and broken parts/pieces. PIC advised to replace broken equipment, utensils, etc..

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Shelves and racks in the walk in coolers are unclean with food debris build-up. Beverage lid holder in the dining room are unclean with debris.

Jun 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 808 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: No

Observed time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk in cooler that were prepared/pulled 6-7-23. Products discarded: 18 pans of mac & cheese, 2 cases of milk, 3 pans of cole slaw, 1 case of 3 blend cheese (6-5lbs), 2 1/2 logs of cheese (~300slices of swiss cheese). Products prepared from 6-8-23 were relocated to the walk in freezer. Service technician contacted and will service the unit this evening.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CFSM (ServSafe) certificate not posted for public view.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mop sink has leak. PIC advised to have it repaired.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Current permit is posted but is obstructed by being tucked behind signage. COS-re arranged.

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

Several plastic pans have cracks and have holes.

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

Shelves in the walk in cooler are unclean with heavy debris build-up. Shelves in the seasoning/floor unclean with with debris build-up. Gasket and door of the raw chicken walk in cooler is unclean to sight and touch. Shelves in the walk in cooler are unclean with food debris build-up. Ice build up observed in the walk in freezer.

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

Frost observed on the shelves and along the door frame of the walk in freezer. PIC advised to have the service tech to look at the unit.

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

Floor in the walk in cooler is unclean with standing water and has food debris build up. Floor in the kitchen has standing water where the broken tile in various.