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CHURCH'S CHICKEN
448 E JACKSON ST , THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 13, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Inspection history
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B88August 13, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed wet wiping cloth sanitizer buckets not labeled with "sanitizer" label. All chemical sanitizers and other chemical containers shall be labeled with common name of chemical.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”Observed handwashing sink with a bad leak in faucet and would not completely shut off. Owner, Ankur Patel showed me in his phone where he has a new handwash sink ordered and will replace damaged sink and faucet.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(a) - plumbing system, approved (p)”Observed Reach-in freezer with damaged center post on door area and gaskets in need of being replaced. Freezer and foods is holding proper temperatures and food is all frozen. Owner, Ankur Patel, has ordered parts to repair freezer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed that the inspection report is not posted in public view. Inspection report shall be posted in public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed mops not stored hanging to air dry.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed cracks/holes in ceiling that need to be spray foamed to cover holes and cracks and observed areas in back of main kitchen area that are in need of a good deep cleaning (and walk-in cooler). Facilities shall be maintained in good repair and kept clean and free of accumulations.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A98February 24, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.
Observed multiple areas in facility where floor tiles and coving are in need or repair or being replaced. Per owner, Ankur Patel, materials are ordered and hopes to have repairs completed within the next few weeks. These areas shall be maintained and kept in good condition and free from accumulations of food debris, grease, dust, etc.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (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 FSP-136-000144. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.