Church's Texas Chicken #725
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
55
Score
Public records show four inspections at Church's Texas Chicken #725 stretching back to 2024. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Church's Texas Chicken #725's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COS: Shall discard the mayo and spicy sauce inside the reach in cooler nearest drive through window.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Drain cover(s) missing. CA: Drain in front of 4 compartment sink shall have a drain cover.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed outside of dumpster area not clean. CA: Dumpster area shall be cleaned daily. lation Code Reference
511-6-1.06(5)(q)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floors broken floor tiles at the reach in freezer and ice build up. Unit is across from the 4 compartment sink. CA: Broken floor tiles shall be repaired.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed missing Light shields above 4 compartment sink and at door entrance to dining area..
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Food(flour) in storage containers were not identified with the common name of the food item . I mistaken the container for the trash can. CA: Label the top and the side of the flour container.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooler located under Hot Holding unit for chicken. CA: All reach in cooler gaskets stall be cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of soiled material the reach-in cooler door handles. Cooler located nears drive thur window. CA: All equipment handles shall be cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulated on reach in cooler and cooler door hinges. CA: Shall clean all equipment.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed soap draining onto floor surface. CA: Draining shall be cleared for free flowing water from the 4 compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
55
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed employee walked out of walk-in cooler, and head straight to breading raw chicken without changing gloves and washing hands. 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - When to Wash (P) (c) When to Wash. 1. 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 o...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed The PIC is not aware of his/her responsibility to inform food employees and conditional employees of their responsibility to report information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food (i.e., certain symptoms and diagnosis) to the person in charge and for the PIC to report to the regulatory authority.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed coleslaw and other ready to eat foods in walk in cooler and reach in cooler not date marked. 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. PIC instructed the proper way to date mark ready to eat food.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in reach in cooler a prepped raw chicken stored and uncovered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered: When cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered foods.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up on the floor of walk in /reach in freezer. Observed grease buildup under the fryer and the three compartment sink. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
64
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed coleslaw and other ready to eat foods in walk in cooler and reach in cooler not date marked. 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. PIC instructed the proper way to date mark ready to eat food.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in reach in cooler coleslaw stored and uncovered. Observed in reach in cooler in the kitchen several ready to eat food stored and uncovered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered foods.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed residue build up on inside and outside of reach in, on shelves, and above fryers. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have all equipment cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up on the floor of walk in /reach in freezer. Observed grease buildup under the fryer and the three compartment sink. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed fruit flies in the kitchen area. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
70
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed that the cole slaw in the Beverage Air cooler was at 53 degrees.C/A The item was discarded.
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed no faucet at the mop sink with a backflow prevention device.
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed that the dumpster pad had trash buildup
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease buildup under the fryer and the three compartment sink
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Texas Chicken #725 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Texas Chicken #725 on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Texas Chicken #725?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Church's Texas Chicken #725.
How does Church's Texas Chicken #725 compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Church's Texas Chicken #725 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Church's Texas Chicken #725's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Church's Texas Chicken #725 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Church's Texas Chicken #725 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Church's Texas Chicken #725 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Texas Chicken #725 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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