Tifton, Tift County

Church's Chicken

306 E 5TH ST TIFTON, GA 31794

Food

Latest score

Apr 28, 2026

City

Tifton

County

Tift

Inspections

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 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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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 hand sink in chicken prep area being used for purposes other than hand washing. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Bucket was removed from hand sink.

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

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of equipment (fryer, shelving in walk in cooler, front shelving) in need of cleaning. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. All areas shall be thoroughly cleaned and documentation emailed to Carly.Harper@dph.ga.gov.

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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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

Observed food build up on clean dishware/utensils. Dishes were recleaned during inspection. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Solutions were remade during inspection. Discussed ensuring sanitizer solution is at proper minimum strength.

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

Observed floor under fryers in need of cleaning with significant build up. Floors shall be thoroughly cleaned.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Sanitizer strength observed to be 0ppm at three compartment sink. Sanitizer compartment was refilled to the correct sanitizer strength. Discussed routinely monitoring sanitizer strength and not overfilling sanitizer compartment.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing cleanser unavailable at handwashing sink in prep area. Handwashing cleanser shall be available at all sinks at all times.

Feb 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 884 violations

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2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that establishment does not have established procedures or chemical for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Vomiting/diarrheal procedure left with PIC; Clorox shall be obtained.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. All food contact surfaces and utensils shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

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

Observed buildup of mold on fountain drink nozzles in the dining area. Nozzles were removed for cleaning during inspection.

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 processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. PIC was unsure when coleslaw was prepared; product was discarded.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.