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Church's Texas Chicken 733
4498 JONESBORO RD , FOREST PARK, GA 30297 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 17, 2026): Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Inspection history
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B84April 17, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed TCS food items held in walk in cooler measuring above 41 degrees F. Ambient of walk in cooler was 45 degrees F. Door to walk in cooler was not sealing properly. COS: PIC sealed walk in cooler door and temperatures fell.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS food items held at front service warmer cabinet measuring below 135 degrees F. Door to warmer appeared damaged & not sealing properly. Advised to discard.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed raw chicken held in sanitize compartment of 3-compartment sink thawing in standing water. Advised to thaw under running water less than 70 degrees F.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(b) - tcs food; slacking (c)”Observed walk in cooler door not sealing properly. Also observed front service warmer cabinet in not in good repair. Advised must repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed numerous pieces of equipment with heavy build up and in need of cleaning. Advised must clean.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Observed cracks in floor tiles and hole in wall near fryers in need of repair. Advised to repair. Floors, walls, and ceiling shall be kept in good repair. CBD: 4/20/26.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed walls and floors throughout facility with heavy build up and in need of cleaning. Advised must clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed employee apron, cell phone, and bag stored on shelf with facility items near ice machine. Advised to relocate.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”B88November 4, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed pan of raw chicken stored above coleslaw and also observed raw chicken stored next to bag of rice. COS: PIC moved with proper separation.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed equipment with build up and in need of cleaning. Advised to clean.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Observed cracks in floor tiles and holes in walls. Advised to repair. Floors, walls, and ceiling shall be kept in good repair. Also observed walls with build up and in need of cleaning. Advised to clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B84May 13, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed walk in cooler door ajar. Proceeded into walk in cooler and TCS food items were measuring above 41 degrees F. COS: PIC closed door and temperatures fell to 41 degrees F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed fry cook at grill prep drink water from water bottle. PIC advised employee to refrain from drinking from water bottle in food prep area. Employee complied, discarded drink, and washed hands.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed card board lining floors in main kitchen and in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Advised to remove.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed wall in walk in cooler in need of repair. Advised PIC to repair. Also observed cardboard lining floor in front of fryers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A98November 5, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing, facility upkeep and food storage.
Observed reach in cooler door not in good repair. Unit was not in service but advised to repair.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed wall in walk in cooler in need of repair. Advised PIC to repair. Also observed cardboard lining floor in front of fryers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed light not working in walk in freezer. Advised PIC to replace light bulb.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”A98April 19, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed ice on the floor in walk in freezer. Door appeared not to be in good repair. Advised to have repaired.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed equipment with build up and in need of cleaning. Advised to clean.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Observed floors and walls with heavy buildup and in need of cleaning. Advised PIC to clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed employee cell phone on prep counter. COS: PIC moved to designated area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”B88September 14, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed food contact surfaces of multiple lids, plastic containers, and a strainer stored as clean in the dish wash area with old food debris and residue. Also observed ice machine lid with black/brown debris at drive-thru window. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed CFSM certificate not posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Upon arrival, observed no paper towels at designated handwash sink. Advised PIC that paper towels shall be stored at handwash sinks at all times. COS: PIC placed paper towels by designated handwash sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-031-001926. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.