Tallapoosa, Haralson County

Burger Chick

2106 HIGHWAY 78 TALLAPOOSA, GA 30176

Food
Latest score
99
Apr 29, 2026
City
Tallapoosa
County
Haralson
Inspections
7

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 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed container holding clean utensils with build up in the bottom, in contact with clean utensils. CA: Container was removed to be cleaned.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloths held in a sanitizer bucket with no detectable level of sanitizer. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer solution when not in use and sanitizer concentration must be at manufacturers recommended level. CA: PIC changed out sanitizer bucket.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dirt buildup on fans in main kitchen. Fans must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent dust and debris buildup. CA: PIC will have fans cleaned.

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 912 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no current CFSM certificate in restaurant. CA: There must be a Certified Food Safety Manager employed at the facility at all times. The PIC will have the manager take a CFSM course as soon as possible.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sauce bottles out of original containers unlabeled. CA: Food items that are removed from their original containers must be labeled with the food's common name. PIC labeled containers.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired ServSafe certificate at restaurant. CA: PIC will have a manager take the ServSafe Manager course as soon as possible.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in a sanitizer solution between uses. CA: PIC put wiping cloth in a sanitizer solution. PIC will keep all wet wiping cloths in a sanitizer bucket when not being used.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 756 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 hot dogs (45F) in Cooler 2 holding above 41 degrees F. CA: PIC chose to discard food.

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

Observed no employee health policy held in establishment. CA: PIC will have all employees sign employee health policy and keep the policy in the restaurant.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed penny and debris buildup in the bottom of the ice machine. CA: PIC discarded ice and cleaned ice machine.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked ground beef in cooler 3 exceeding its date marking. CA: PIC chose to discard food.

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 broken shelf and gasket in cooler. CA: PIC will contact maintenance to repair or replace gasket and shelf.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy grease buildup on hood vent. CA: PIC will contact cleaning company to inspect and clean hood vent.

May 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 824 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 chocolate syrup(53F), ranch(53F), sour cream(54F), and milk(46F) holding above 41 degrees F. CA: PIC discarded items. PIC will have maintenance fix cooler or replace cooler.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed buildup of dirt and debris in bottom of ice machine in contact with ice. CA: PIC discarded ice and cleaned ice machine.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies in kitchen. Observed evidence of mice in back storage area. CA: PIC will clean storage area and contact pest control to treat for flies and rodents.

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 water dripping inside the back refrigerator leaving standing water on a shelf. Observed food debris buildup around edges of shelving. CA: PIC will have fridge repaired/replaced and cleaned.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 915 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, and cooked ground beef held in Cooler 3 without a date marking to be held for over 24 hours. CA: PIC determined prep dates of items and labeled them.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed taco meat being cooled in a container with plastic wrap covering it. CA: PIC removed covering to promote more efficient cooling.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water dripping inside the back refrigerator leaving standing water on a shelf. Observed food debris buildup around edges of shelving. CA: PIC will have fridge repaired/replaced and cleaned.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed clutter in back of kitchen and storage shed behind kitchen. CA: PIC will remove all items that are not necessary for operation from the food service establishment.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease and debris buildup on hood vent. CA: PIC will contact cleaning company to clean the vents more frequently.