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Huddle House Chickamauga
14 BUSHROD JOHNSON AVE , CHICKAMAUGA, GA 30707 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 15 violations, 10 of them critical, involving food source, food storage and pest control.
Inspection history
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U47October 27, 202615 violations
Inspectors recorded 15 violations, 10 of them critical, involving food source, food storage and pest control.
Observed Food employees not washing hand after going to bathroom, changing task.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”OBSERVED MOLDY PACKAGE OF SLICED CHEESE IN THE WALK IN COOLER; FOOD SHOULD BE IN GOOD CONDITION AT ALL TIMES, HONESTLY PRESENTED PRIOR TO CONSUMPTION; PIC DISCARDED THE CHEESE.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”Observed chemical spray bottle stored directly over single service napkins and single service syrup packets at station across from waffle station. Observed chemical spray bottle stored next to can of "PAM" at working station in back.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed bait station and tracking powder on the back of prep line where food is being prepared and stored. When PIC was asked, it was stated that tracking powder was not put out by a licensed professional.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(n) - tracking powders, pest control & monitoring (p, c)”SAME AS PREVIOUS VIOLATION; OBSERVED PIC UNABLE TO PROPERLY DISPLAY KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFEY PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES;.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)”Observed no CFSM employed at facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed paper towel dispenser not working and no paper towels available at hand-washing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed build up of food debris and residue on interior food contact surface of microwave, ice machine interior clean, handles of food equipment not clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”OBSERVED MILK AND CHEESE WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS; ALL ITEMS OPENED OR MADE FOR CONSUMPTION SHOULD BE DATE MARKED FOR DISCARD WITHIN 7 DAYS;.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”OBSERVED NUMBEROUS ANTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION WITH TRACKING TYPE POWDER USED FOR PEST CONTROL.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed no hot water in establishment.
−2 points · Cited as “null”Observed utensils not being stored in a clean, dry place.
−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 fryer baskets, griddles, and main cookline encrusted in grease and not clean to sight or touch.
−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 GARBAGE AREA OVERFLOWING; REPORTED BY CITY CODES (IRA TAYLOR) THAT THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL BILL IS NOT BEING MAINTAINED PROPERLY; ALL GARBAGE AND REFUSE SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN A MANNNER AND AT A FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AROUND THE STORE AND CLOSE TO THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE;.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”OBSERVED COUNTER WALL NOT IN GOOD REPAIR; OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, UNAPPROVED MATERIALS USED TO COVER THE CEILING TILE AREA AROUND THE COOKING AREA;.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)”C75October 20, 202610 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 4 of them critical, involving management & training, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed no CFSM employed at facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed scoop covered in batter being stored in handwashing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed microwave food contact surfaces not clean to sight or touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed no hot water in establishment.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer buckets with no sanitizer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed inspect posted not current (11/25/25).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed fryer baskets, griddles, and main cookline encrusted in grease and not clean to sight or touch.
−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 handles, wire shelving, gaskets, and inside portions of reach-in cooler and freezers not clean to sight and touch.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed counter wall not in good repair and base cove damaged. Also, observed ceiling tiles missing and unapproved materials be used to cover opening.
−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 personal items (coats, purse, etc.) not being stored in designated areas.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”This inspection deducted 25 points, but only 22 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B85June 4, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving management & training, employee health and cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED: NO SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT POSTED. CODE: "Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM).".
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”OBSERVED: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH DOCUMENTS OR ACKONWLEDGEMENT OF FOOD HANDLER STAFF'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT DISEASES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”OBSERVED MICROWAVES ROOF WITH EXCESS SOIL ACCUMULATION AND NOT CLEAN TO SITE AND TOUCH.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”OBSERVED TWO REACH IN COOLERS AND THE WALK IN COOLER OUT OF GOOD REPIAR. PIC INFORMED ME UPON ARRIVAL THAT THEY ARE NOT IN USE CURRENTLY.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”OSBERVED HANDLES OF MAJORITY OF REACH IN COOLERS WITH A STICKY RESIDUE UPON TOUCH.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A90November 25, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training and temperature control.
OBSERVED: NO SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT POSTED. CODE: "Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM).".
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”OBSERVED: MULTIPLE TCS ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO LABEL (DICED ONIONS, LETTUCE, CHEESE) CODE: "food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf".
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”A92June 30, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
OBSERVED: MULTIPLE TCS FOODS PAST DISCARD DATE. CODE: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P COS: PIC DISCARDED ITEMS IN QUESTION.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”OBSERVED: HANDSINK IN BACK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS AND HANDSINK UP FRONT WITH A BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. CODE: Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf COS: PIC PLACED INDIVIDUAL PAPER TOWEL ROLLS AT SINK UNTILL DISPENSER IS REPLACED.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”A92January 9, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
OBSERVED SAME AS LAST INSPECTION; NO CFSM ON STAFF AT THIS TIME; OBTAIN CERTIFICATION ASAP.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN WITH PANCAKE BATTER BUCKETS INSIDE BLOCKING ACCESS FOR HANDWASHING.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”B88July 10, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed raw frozen meats stored vertically above ready to eat foods in reach in freezer. Ice cream stored under raw frozen meat in reach in freezer.
−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 soil debris and build in reach in cooler. Shelving of reaching in cooler coated with soil build up and a yellow liquid had accumulated on the bottom of the reach in cooler.
−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 mop heads laying on ground and in sink rather than properly air drying.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”A92January 29, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed sanitation containers not reading for sanitizer solution. Sanitizer is empty at three compartment sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed boxes of coffee on ground in back of kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”Observed mop heads laying on ground and in sink rather than properly air drying.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (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 727. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.