Church's#745
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Church's#745, the earliest from 2024. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “thermometers provided and accurate” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Atlanta restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no hanging thermometers in WIC or RICs. CA: temperature measuring device shall be located in warmest part of units.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris in bottom of RICs. CA; all nonfood contact surfaces shall be free of accumulation of debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
May 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. Place thermometer inside each holding unit where missing. Code: (x) Temperature Measuring Devices. 1. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee using phone before going back to handling food. Advised PIC to make sure that employee washes hands before handling food items.
90
Mar 18, 2025
Initial
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Two door lowboy Beverage Air refrigerator primarily used for biscuit dough is not working. Repair so will keep TCS foods at or below 41F. Provide additional unit if unable to repair. Do not use until 41F or below.
511-6-1.05(3)(a)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. Place thermometer inside each holding unit where missing. Code: (x) Temperature Measuring Devices. 1. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling Coving and Wall not maintained cleanable and durable. Seal wall board that is not secured to wall. Put ceiling tile back in place. Repair cracked coving.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor not sloped to drain and other nonworking drain holding water under the fryer. Seal off nonworking drain. Ultimately a repair is needed to fix drainage issue. Until then, make sure water does not hold in this spot.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
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Dec 11, 2024
Initial
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Plumbing improperly installed. Observed drain from ice machine tied into the drain for the recently added hand wash sink. CA: provide approved air gap or indirect drain. Code: (d) Backflow Prevention, Air Gap. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm).
511-6-1.06(2)(d)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the holding unit. CA: Add thermometer to warmer and cold holding units where missing. Move thermometer from back of walk in cooler under condenser a shelf near the door or provide an additional thermometer in this location. Code: 1. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with a cross connected drain pipe missing an air gap after a complaint of a sewage back up at the facility. Manager states that the backup only affected the bathroom and dining room areas. Dump ice as precaution and clean out ice bin. Rechecking for compliance. Code: (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed a broken gasket along the walk in cooler door and handle broken for 2nd walk in cooler door. CA: Repair. Code: 6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease accumulation observed on equipment and other nonfood contact surfaces such as the mop sink faucet, fryers, floors, and coved base. CA: Clean. Code: 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents. Observed lid not tight fitting. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing food residue and used outside the food service establishment shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. 2. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse and recyclables such as an on-site compactor shall be installed so that accumulation of debris and insect and rodent attraction and harborage are minimized and effective cleaning is facilitated around and, if the unit is not installed flush with the base pad, under the unit.
511-6-1.06(5)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed doors damaged by water in establishment. Must replace both water damaged doors. Code: (1) Materials for Construction and Repair. (a) Indoor Materials. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: 1. Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted; 2. Closely woven and easily cleanable carpet for carpeted areas; and 3. Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food service unit servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged ceiling tile. Ca: Replace. Code: floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's#745 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's#745 on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's#745?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided and accurate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Church's#745.
How does Church's#745 compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Church's#745 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Church's#745's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's#745 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Church's#745 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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