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GUS'S WORLD FAMOUS CHICKEN
5486 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 10 , CHAMBLEE, GA 30341 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 1, 2026): Inspectors recorded 15 violations, 6 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, employee health and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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C76September 1, 202615 violations
Inspectors recorded 15 violations, 6 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, employee health and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed chef place raw chicken into the fryer basket, change gloves and begin preparing a plate of RTE foods without washing their hands between raw and RTE food.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”PIC was unable to provide employee health training or agreements at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed a glass cup stored in the handwashing sink behind the front bar.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed no written procedures for the event of a vomit/fecal incident in the establishment. Provided PIC with norovirus hand out.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed several FCS stored clean with a build up and food debris including the magnetic knife blocks, the can opener blade, slicer blades, inside of the main kitchen ice machine, and metal pans among others.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed sanitizer test strips for quat sanitizer not useable. CA:A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. CORRECT BY: New test strips must be provided. Evidence of correction must be sent to inspector no later than 9/3/2026.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed a cup of lemonade stored on the prep table without a lid.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed the self-closing mechanism on two exterior doors broken. Observed daylight visible under the gap of the door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed several metal pans stored wet and stacked on top of one another.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed the floor of both walk in coolers in disrepair. Floor is severely rusted and lifting off the subflooring.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed several NFCS extremely rusted including a shelf holding a bag of flour, magnetic knife blocks, shelving in the WICs.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed several NFCS unclean to sight and touch including the shelving units in the walk-in coolers, the exterior of dry storage containers, the button on the flour mixer, among others.
−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 build up on the handles of the handwashing sink in the back prep area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)”Observed the ceiling above the fryer peeling and dripping.
−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 stored on the prep table.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”B84August 14, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, plumbing & water and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed cooked collard greens (47°F) and cooked beans (43°F) stored above 41°F, items were prepared the previous day. CA:(f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) COS:PIC voluntarily discarded the food items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed an active leak in the 3-compartment sink during inspection. CA:(r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to repair the leak promptly to prevent water damage, slip hazards, and maintain proper sanitation.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Sink and surface test strips were not available on site during inspection. CA:(h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf Advised PIC to purchase the appropriate test strips for your sanitizer to ensure the concentration is within the required range for effective sanitation.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed PIC cooking and handling food without a proper hair restraint. CA:. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Advised that Food employees must wear effective hair restraints (such as hats, hairnets, or beard guards) to prevent hair from contacting exposed food and etc.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed expired permit during inspection. CA:1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Advised PIC that permit must be renewed and payment submitted by the date listed on the NOV.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”B86October 21, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee use soiled dish cloth to wash tables and then engage in touching ready to eat foods. COS - food discard and employee washed hands and switched gloves.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed can opener rusted and having a buildup of debris on the can opener surface. COS - PIC discarded can opener.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed all shelves throughout the facility rusted or with an accumulation of food debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”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 FS044-888707. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.