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The Chicken Ranch
5641 HWY 129 , PENDERGRASS, GA 30567 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 12, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and pest control.
Inspection history
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A90September 12, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and pest control.
Front hand sink blocked by reach-in freezer, make it inaccessible. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all hand sinks are accessible at all times for hand washing. PIC moved reach-in freezer. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed food employee working with food without proper hair restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Ice Scoop stored in ice bin with handle touching ice.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed single service items stored directly on counter not stored in protective plastic packaging.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed refuse and food stored outside back door waiting to be taken to dumpster, not stored in container accessible to vermin. PIC instructed to throw away all items stored outside. PIC discarded items. COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - storing refuse, recyclables & receptacles; areas, enclosures, & receptacles, good repair (c)”A95September 20, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed plastic water bottle stored on clean dish shelf above three compartment sink. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all employee beverages are stored outside of food storage or preparation areas or stored in a single service cup with a lid and a straw. Drink removed. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed single service items stored directly on counter not stored in protective plastic packaging.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”B88January 25, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer compartment of three compartment sinks at a concentration above 200 ppm.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)”No paper towels stocked in dispenser at back kitchen hand sink. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all hand sinks are stocked with paper towels. PIC restocked paper towels. COS. REPEAT.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”No chlorine test strips found at establishment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed permit hung on wall behind counter, not within 1 foot approach.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Observed debris accumulations on wire shelf in back on kitchen near door, clean at a frequency necessary to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B82March 16, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed employee rinse food pan and place on drying rack, skipping required sanitize step.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)”Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) certificate for Maria Jordan at establishment is shows expiration date of 5/23/2023. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised to ensure CFSM certification is kept up to date at establishment. PIC given 30 days to submit updated CFSM documentation to Health Department.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Observed front hand sink access blocked by reach-in freezer. Observed back hand sink blocked by grill scraper located in sink bowl.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”No paper towel observed at front hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed multiple items in bottom of make table stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed cardboard laying on the floor in front of the grill. Absorbent material, not smooth or easily cleanable.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (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 786111. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.