Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

231 Peachtree St Ne Ste A-05, Atlanta, GA 30303

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken's 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed black / brown substance inside ice machine. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CA-MOD will dispose of ice and clean ice machine tonight

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed several metal lids stored as clean with food debris on them. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CA-MOD sent lids to be re washed

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed heavy build ip on can opener. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CA-EHS encouraged MOD to get new can opener

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed brown and pink slime inside mouth of ice machine. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CA-EHA advised MOD to clean ice machine immediately

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed flour and oil on all unit handles. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. CA-MOD wiped down all handles

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed discolored ceiling tiles in kitchen. Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. CA-EHS advised MOD to replace ceiling tiles

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed phone on prep line. All employees shall have a spot for personal items. CA- MOD removed phone from prep line.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pitchers used as scoop inside of flour. All scoops shall have a handle to prevent cross contamination. CA- MOD removed pitcher

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed chicken juice on WIC floor along with food debris & Food debris on Freezer floor. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be clean and free of accumulation of food debris. CA- EHS advised MOD to increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken.

How does Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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