LaGrange, Troup County

Church's Chicken #916

213 NEW FRANKLIN RD LAGRANGE, GA 30240

Food

Latest score

Jan 13, 2026

City

LaGrange

County

Troup

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.

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chicken under heat lamp and mac and cheese in warmer not at 135F or higher. Observed several lamps not working on heat lamp unit. Unit in need of repair/replacement.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Did not observe most recent inspection report posted. Inspection must be posted in lobby and at drive-thru. Certified Food Safety Manager certification not posted.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The permit is not posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to the consumers.

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 cleaning needed to cooler & freezer doors and other stationary equipment throughout kitchen.

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: Yes

Observed several broken and missing floor tiles in kitchen. Observed standing water on floor in areas where tiles are missing. Observed repairs and cleaning needed to walls throughout kitchen.

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 853 violations

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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 that walk in fridge was unable to maintain food items 41F or lower.

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: NoRepeat: No

observed buildup of black substance inside of ice machine.

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: Yes

observed heavy build up of flour, and grease along walls and floor tiles. observed several broken floor tiles throughout the facility observed cleaning needed to ceiling tiles observed standing water in cracks of the floor.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 907 violations

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11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed items improperly stored inside freezer in rear. Observed ice scoop not sotred with handle up inside ice bin near drivethru.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Did not observe most recent inspection posted. Score should be posted in lobby and at drive-thru.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The permit is not posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to the consumers. Did not observe CFSM certification posted.

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 food debris inside freezer in rear. Cleaning needed to cooler doors and surfaces of stationary equipment.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cleaning needed to toilet in restroom.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cleaning and repairs needed to floors and walls throughout kitchen area. Observed repairs needed to plumbing underneath 3-compartment sink. Observed food debris buildup on floor under fryers.

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 768 violations

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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 walk-in cooler not maintaining items at 41F or lower.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed heat lamp not maintaining chicken at 135F or higher. Observed broken lamps towards front of heating unit.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee soda bottle in front food service area. Employee drinks should have lids with straws and limited to designed employee break area.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Did not observe internal thermometer inside walk-in cooler.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bucket inside rear 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 ants in rear kitchen area on floor and wall near back door.

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 food debris and buildup on on most stationary equipment, racks throughout kitchen area.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cleaning and repairs needed to floors and walls throughout kitchen area. Observed repairs needed to plumbing underneath 3-compartment sink. Observed heavy grease buildup on floor under fryers.

Jan 19, 2024

Followup

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.