Hop's Chicken

675 Ponce De Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Hop's Chicken has four inspections in the public record. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Atlanta average 90, so Hop's Chicken trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above butter and apple pie filling in a RIC. COS- apple pie filling and butter were moved to the other side of the cooler and the eggs remained on the other side with nothing ready to eat below them. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetabl...

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed rusted shelves in the WIC at the time of the inspection. CA- shelves shall be replaced or rust removed. 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 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)

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the following items above 41F: Garlic Aioli 55F, coleslaw 55F Cold Holding CA: PIC immediately moved items to ice bath.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed expired test strips 2/25/22 CA: Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Observed failure to have TMD in any of the cold holding units CA: 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)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed RIC ambient of 57F CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed milk wash and raw chicken tenders intended for cold holding, held at temperatures above 41F. Advised PIC to discard. COS- PIC discarded food.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken being held under heat lamp, intended for hot holding with temperatures below 135F. Advised PIC to reheat chicken to 165F and hot held at 135F or higher. PIC began reheating chicken.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed front hand sink with no paper towels. Advised PIC each hand sink shall be supplied with a hand drying provision at all times.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed front hand sink with no paper towels. Advised PIC all hand wash sinks shall be supplied with a hand drying provision at all times. COS- PIC provided paper towel.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed front hand wash sink with large strainer utensil stored inside. Advised PIC the hand wash sink shall be used for hand washing only. COS- PIC removed strainer from hand sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hop's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hop's Chicken on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hop's Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hop's Chicken.

How does Hop's Chicken compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

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

Has Hop's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hop's Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hop's 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 Hop's Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hop's Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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