Newt's Fried Chicken

1860 State Route 18, West Point, GA 31833

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Newt's Fried Chicken stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in West Point average 90, so Newt's Fried Chicken trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: observed raw tomatoes being stored under container of raw chicken and next to container of raw chicken. observed raw porkchops being stored next to a container of raw chicken.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: observed build up of black substance around the ice shield of the ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease buildup on floor under fryers. observed multiple holes in ceiling tile

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: observed buildup of black substance inside of ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: observed bottle of medicine being stored directly in ice machine with ice for customer consumption.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: observed cleaning needed inside of walk in

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease buildup on floor under fryers. observed hole in ceiling tile

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: observed, raw chicken, porkchops and chicken being stored without covers. Raw pork chops must be stored above all raw chicken.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease buildup on floor under fryers.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: did not observe dates on various meats intended to be held for longer than 24 hours. (chicken, Gizzards, pork chops) All food being held for longer than 24 hours must have a date of the day they were taken out.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: observed, raw chicken, porkchops and chicken being stored without covers

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Feb 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed cracked floor tiles in need of resurfacing. All surface areas should be properly constructed, installed and maintained daily and as needed.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newt's Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newt's Fried Chicken on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newt's Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Newt's Fried Chicken.

How does Newt's Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in West Point?

Newt's Fried Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the West Point average of 90.

Has Newt's Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Newt's Fried Chicken 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 Newt's Fried Chicken inspected?

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

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