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GAFL
Jefferson, Jackson County

The Chicken Ranch

5641 HWY 129 PENDERGRASS, GA 30567

Food
Latest score
95
Sep 20, 2025
City
Jefferson
County
Jackson
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.

Sep 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations
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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed plastic water bottle stored on clean dish shelf above three compartment sink. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all employee beverages are stored outside of food storage or preparation areas or stored in a single service cup with a lid and a straw. Drink removed. COS.

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 single service items stored directly on counter not stored in protective plastic packaging.

Jan 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 885 violations
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

No paper towels stocked in dispenser at back kitchen hand sink. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all hand sinks are stocked with paper towels. PIC restocked paper towels. COS. REPEAT.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer compartment of three compartment sinks at a concentration above 200 ppm. CA: PIC instructed to ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100ppm. PIC remade sanitizer to proper concentration. COS.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed permit hung on wall behind counter, not within 1 foot approach.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No chlorine test strips found at establishment.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris accumulations on wire shelf in back on kitchen near door, clean at a frequency necessary to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

Mar 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 826 violations
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1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) certificate for Maria Jordan at establishment is shows expiration date of 5/23/2023. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised to ensure CFSM certification is kept up to date at establishment. PIC given 30 days to submit updated CFSM documentation to Health Department.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed front hand sink access blocked by reach-in freezer. Observed back hand sink blocked by grill scraper located in sink bowl. CA: PIC advised hand sinks must be kept free from all items and remain accessible for hand washing purposes. Items removed and freezer moved to allow access. COS.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towel observed at front hand sink. CA: PIC advised to ensure paper towels are available at all hand sinks. Paper towels supplied. COS.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple items in bottom of make table stored uncovered. CA: PIC advised to ensure all food not actively cooling must be stored covered. PIC coved affected items. COS.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee rinse food pan and place on drying rack, skipping required sanitize step. CA: PIC advised all food equipment and utensils must be properly sanitized at the required intervals to prevent pathogen growth and cross contamination. PIC instructed employee on proper three compartment sink sanitization methods and filled sanitizer compartment to proper 50ppm chlorine concentration. Employee properly rewashed food pan. COS.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cardboard laying on the floor in front of the grill. Absorbent material, not smooth or easily cleanable.

Aug 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 906 violations
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1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) certificate for Maria Jordan at establishment is shows expiration date of 5/23/2023. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised to ensure CFSM certification is kept up to date at establishment. PIC given 30 days to submit updated CFSM documentation to Health Department.

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 front hand sink blocked with plastic container and dirty rags. CA: PIC advised hand sinks must be kept free from all items and remain accessible for hand washing purposes. Items removed. COS.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed back hand sink not stocked with paper towels. CA: PIC advised all hand sinks must be supplied with paper towels for hand drying. Paper towels restocked. COS.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No chlorine test strips found at establishment.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cardboard laying on the floor in front of the grill. Absorbent material, not smooth or easily cleanable

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(j) - heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed large gaps in vent filters, not properly fitting or missing vent filters.