Washington, Wilkes County

Big Chick

204 E ROBERT TOOMBS AVE WASHINGTON, GA 30673

Food
Latest score
96
Mar 31, 2026
City
Washington
County
Wilkes
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.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies flying around kitchen CA: ensure pest controller exterminates flies; exterior entrances are properly sealed

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wall and floor around fryers with significant buildup CA: ensure walls, floor, and ceiling around fryers is cleaned

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fryers with significant buildup and food debris CA: ensure fryers are properly cleaned frequently

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food in WIC above temp; air blowing room temp. PIC said room was frozen in morning and a maintenance person talked through turning it up on the phone, and she made an error. She adjusted WIC again and it began circulating ~38f CA: ensure WIC is maintaining adequate temp at or below 41f

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop being stored in ice machine CA: ensure ice scoop is not left in ice machine, especially overnight

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hood vent; wall behind fryers with significant buildup/burn debris CA: ensure area surrounding fryers is cleaned frequently

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed walk in cooler not holding temperature of 41 degrees F or below. Food is slightly above 41 degrees F. C/A: Repair walk in cooler as needed to ensure it can hold an adequate temperature.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wall surface not smooth and easily cleanable behind 3 compartment sink and walk in cooler. Observed mold/ mildew accumulation on styrofoam inside walk in cooler. Styrofoam is not touching food or food contact surfaces.

C/A: Replace surfaces to ensure it is smooth, easily cleanable, and durable.

May 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 858 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed can opener and ice machine with build-up throughout. C/a Clean thoroughly and increase cleaning frequency. - COS - Cleaned

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food items unlabeled and some labeled with future dates. C/a be more conscious when labeling.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wic blowing air at 40f, most items at or above 41f. C/a doors dont close fully on the WIC door. replace the door

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boiled egg container with pieces of tomatoes and lettuce in it. Some lettuce in a ranch container. C.a Protect foods, be more conscious when handling foods.

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several employees with no hair nets while working with food. C/a Wear a hat or hairnet

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed storage shelves with rust and food debris built-up on them. C/a Clean and cover with aluminum foil and replace every 3-4 weeks.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dumpster without drain plug. C/a Obtain drain plug

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flooring throughout kitchen missing tiles, damaged tiles. C/a repair the floors

Dec 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the interior of the microwave soiled with excessive food debris. Discussed cleaning frequency with the owner

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water and sodas stored on the floor; discussed proper food stored with the owner

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed excessive pits and grooves on the prep table cutting board; discussed replacing the cutting board with the owner

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed excessive grease and food debris on the floors throughout the establishment. Discussed cleaning frequency with the owner

Jun 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed interior of the microwave soiled with excessive food debris. Discussed cleaning frequency with the owner

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several containers of food without date labeling. Discussed proper date labeling with the CFSM

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 excessive grease buildup on and around the fryers, floors, walls and ceiling. Discussed cleaning frequency with the owner