Plucked up Chicken and Biscuits

1208 1St Ave, Columbus, GA 31901

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Plucked up Chicken and Biscuits four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Columbus restaurants (averaging 94), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed pimento cheese cold holding at 44*F, raw chicken at 45*F, and chicken and dumplings at 45*F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Person in charge discarded pimento cheese and chicken and dumplings. Raw chicken was cooled to 41*F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed facility lacking sufficient equipment for cold holding food at the correct temperature. Observed main reach-in cooler with a temperature of 47*F as indicated by external thermometer. Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf Priority foundation item must be corrected within 10 calendar days.

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked pork in prep top cooler cold holding at 46*F. Observed raw chicken in metal containers in reach in cooler cold holding at 44/43*F. Rule: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food items. Person in charge contacted maintenance to repair cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken tenders hot holding in the fryer at 127*F. Rule: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. Corrective action: Person in charge moved chicken to the fridge to cold hold instead of hot hold.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed facility using chlorine test strips for quaternary ammonium sanitizer. Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf must be corrected within 10 calendar days.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plucked up Chicken and Biscuits last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plucked up Chicken and Biscuits on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Plucked up Chicken and Biscuits?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Plucked up Chicken and Biscuits.

How does Plucked up Chicken and Biscuits compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Plucked up Chicken and Biscuits most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Columbus average of 94.

Has Plucked up Chicken and Biscuits' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plucked up Chicken and Biscuits have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Plucked up Chicken and Biscuits 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 Plucked up Chicken and Biscuits inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Plucked up Chicken and Biscuits is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

The Seed Coffee & Cafe

33 W 14Th St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

What's up Kimbap -Peachy Spring Fling

900 Front Ave

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Frank's Alley

1246 Broadway

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Columbus → American restaurants in Georgia → American restaurants in Columbus