Covington, Newton County

Church's Chicken

3275 Hwy 278 NE Covington GA 30014

Food
Latest score
94
May 26, 2026
City
Covington
County
Newton
Grade
A
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.

May 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 94Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: 3 consecutive violations of the same code provision will result in a permit suspension. Note: All cold and hot holding temperatures are in compliance. Note: Ensure that any employee working with or prepping food are not wearing bracelets of any kind including medical bracelets. Smooth wedding band rings without stones or grooves may be worn. Note: Exterior storage in its current state is not properly designed for food storage. Single use items and chemicals only are allowed in the outside storage. If single use items are not individually wrapped, the items must be brought inside as soon as the box is opened. Food Storage is prohibited at its current state and must be brought back inside immediately. Note: Going forward, if outside storage wants to be used to store food, visit the Newton County Environmental health office at 1113 Usher St NW Suite 303, Covington, GA 30014 were you can apply for a remodel and the proper finish and materials can be approved and put into place for food safety/storage for the outside area. Questions?: call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Observed drink nozzles with a mold like accumulation build up in and around the nozzles. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in charge, washed, rinsed and sanitized the head of the drink machine.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 96Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: All cold and hot holding temperatures are in compliance. Note: Hand Sink is for handwashing only. Nothing can be dumped in it including ice. Note: Those working with food must have on clean hairnets and cannot have anything around their wrist including medical bracelets. Note: Person in charge has work order for front door. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Observed mold like accumulation in the interior of the ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in charge, washed rinsed and sanitized drink machine head and nozzles.

Mar 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 98Grade: A2 violations
Comments

Informal in 15 days additional fees may apply questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

15A: .05(6)(a)Observed reach in prep cooler in the kitchen not working. Observed reach in freezer in outside storage area not working. Equipment must be in good repair.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3Observed crack floor tiles around the fryer holding grease accumulations. 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)