Church's Texas Chicken 599
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
52
Score
Church's Texas Chicken, located at 2700 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA, had a high-risk inspection on April 9, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection identified one critical violation, two major violations, and six minor violations, including issues with handwashing, employee eating, and food storage. Both of the facility's recorded inspections have resulted in high-risk classifications.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
52
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
39
Violations — Apr 9, 2026 Inspection
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed food handler with cell phone in his hand, touching the cash resister then proceeded to handle food without washing hands. CA: . Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverag...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed personal drinking bottles opened in main kitchen and directly near food being prepped. CA:2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS- PIC removed bottles
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice bin without a lid. CA: all food shall be stored covered. COS- PIC place lid over ice bin.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed soda nozzles with accumulation of black build up. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and sight and touch to prevent build up. COS- PIC removed drink nozzles to wash, rinsed and sanitize.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 4 loose nails in equipment that was hot holding fried chicken. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination. COS- PIC removed nails.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handler with painted nails handling food. CA: Fingernails. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Pf Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of food debris in warmer and equipment and shelves and on shelves in walk in cooler. Observed debris and food residue throughout facility. Discussed PIC to deep clean all areas of facility with in 72 hours. CA: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and heavy accumulation of build up under and on equipment, floors and walls throughout the main kitchen. Discussed with PIC to deep clean kitchen with in 72 hours.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gap under and above the back door. CA: Discussed with PIC to seal all opening with 72 hours to prevent pest entry.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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