Covington, Newton County

Kentucky Fried Chicken #0135076

6103 Hwy 278 NE Covington GA 30014

Food
Latest score
100
Feb 17, 2026
City
Covington
County
Newton
Grade
A
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 17, 2026

Routine

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

Note: All cold and hot holding temperatures are in compliance. Note: Raw Chicken Walk In Floors approaching a need to be cleaned. Note: Middle walk in cooler fans approaching a need to be cleaned. Note: If McLane wants to perform key drop deliveries for the Facility. They must provide a key drop delivery agreement that states they will take at least two temperatures of temperature control for safety foods and record the temperatures on the invoice. If McLane breaches the agreement, the facility will no longer be able to have key drop deliveries by McLane. Two recent invoices must be kept on site at all times to verify this along with key drop agreement. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

Note: All cold and hot holding temperatures are in compliance. Note: Middle Walk in cooler fan approaching a need to be cleaned. Note: Ensure when an employee transitions to working with food that they are not wearing a bracelet, ring with stones or medical bracelet on. Note: Ensure shelf is replaced in walk in cooler that cannot hold food boxes 6 inches off the floor. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 5, 2025

Required Additional Routine

Score: 89Grade: B1 violation
Comments

Note: Disinfectant in vomit kit must match instructions/ procedures RAR complete Additional fees may apply All other cold held and hot held in compliance Foods frzoen solid Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: Yes

6-1B: .04(6)(f)Observed chicken being hot held at a temperature below 135°F. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. (P) Corrective Actions: Food was discarded. See temperature log. (ANY THIRD REPEAT VIOLATION OF THE SAME CODE PRVISION MAY RESULT IN A PERMIT SUSPENSION)

Mar 13, 2025

Follow-up

Score: 96Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Follow-up complete RAR with in 60 days to one year Additional fees may apply All previous violations corrected All hot/cold held in compliance Food frozen solid Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(6)(n)Sanitizer buckets and sanitizer used in the 3-compartment sink had low concentrations of sanitizer solution. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operations must meet a specified minimum concentration (for chlorine sanitizer it must be 50-100 ppm; for quat ammonia, it must be used according to the manufacturer's specifications). (P) Corrective Actions: Buckets were remade with the correct concentration of sanitizer solution.

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 77Grade: C8 violations
Comments

Note: Major food allergy poster was provided and employee health document was provided. Note: Facility will need to suspend their key drop agreement with Mcclane due to them not following their agreement. Note: Permit will be suspended today 3/3/25 at 1pm due to the third repeat violation of code provision .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3 and .03(2)(a)-(l), (n). On-site education will be provided. All other hot/cold held food items are in compliance Foods frozen solid. Follow up on Thursday 03/13/2025 RAR inspection with be within 60 days to 1 year Additional fees may apply Permit reinstated today 03/03/2025 at 1:30 pm after on-site education was provided to the person in charge and staff. Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: Yes

1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(l), (n)Facility is participating in key drop delivery but there are no recorded temperatures on their invoices. The food service establishment shall maintain records of the written agreement as specified in subsection (3)(m)3 of this Rule as well as records that show the delivery condition and temperature of the products upon receipt of delivery. Records shall be made available upon request by the Health Authority. (Pf) Corrective Actions: THIRD REPEAT VIOLATION OF THIS CODE PROVISION

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

1-2A: .03(1)(a);(b);(c)1,4,5,6,7, 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16Person in charge was not able to name the major food allergens. The person in charge must be able to demonstrate their food safety knowledge through full compliance of the food code with no violations, be a Certified Food Safety Manager, or be able to provide correct answers to food safety questions as they relate to the food service operation at hand. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Provided major food allergen documentation. Educated person in charge.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D: .07(3)(b)Upon the start of the inspection there was no hand drying provision at none of the hand washing sinks in the kitchen. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, or a hand drying device. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Napkins were provided at all hand sinks.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed multiple pans of mac and cheese not being cold held at the correct temperature. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: All pans of mac and cheese have been discarded. See temperature log.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1B: .04(6)(f)Observed gravy and string beans not being hot held at the correct temperature. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. (P) Corrective Actions: String beans and gravy was discarded. See temperature log.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

13A: .02(1)(d)There was not inspection report posted in the drive through 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. (C) Corrective Actions: Person in charge put a copy of the inspection report in the drive through window.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

15A: .05(2)(a)Observed facility using cardboard around their fryer to absorb some of the grease. 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. (C) Corrective Actions: Card board was removed.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3Observed grease accumulation on the floor behind fryers. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 82Grade: B7 violations
Comments

All hot/cold held in compliance Foods frozen solid Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: Yes

1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(l), (n)Facility is participating in key drop delivery but there are no recorded temperatures on their invoices The food service establishment shall maintain records of the written agreement as specified in subsection (3)(m)3 of this Rule as well as records that show the delivery condition and temperature of the products upon receipt of delivery. Records shall be made available upon request by the Health Authority. (Pf) Corrective Actions: ANY THIRD REPEAT VIOLATION OF THE SAME CODE PROVISION MAY RESULT IN A PERMIT SUSPENSION

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

1-2B: .03(3)(a)Observed no CFSM certification At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken. (Pf)

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2A: .03(2)(m)PIC cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses. Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Educated person in charge. Facility has blank forms for employees to fill out.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(6)(n)Sanitizer buckets had low concentrations of sanitizer solution. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operations must meet a specified minimum concentration (for chlorine sanitizer it must be 50-100 ppm; for quat ammonia, it must be used according to the manufacturer's specifications). (P) Corrective Actions: Buckets were remade with the correct concentration of sanitizer solution.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

15A: .05(6)(a)Observed the walk in cooler door not closing tightly due to the gaskets not in good repair. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. (C)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3Observed accumulations of single services articles, gloves, sauce condiments and grease accumulation on the floors thought out the facility. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(2)(a)Observed old food debris stuck in between tiles on the floor due to the grout being worn away. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be:

  1. Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted; (C) and
  2. Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food service unit servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. (C)