Church’s Chicken in Decatur receives a 56% on their recent health inspection

Church’s Chicken, located at 6102 Covington Highway in Decatur, received a score of 56 points out of a possible 100 points during their 12/19/2022 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1

2-1B – hands clean and properly washed

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Hands not washed when required. Observed employee enter into kitchen and engage in food prep without having first washed hands. Corrected to wash. Instructed PIC to retrain staff on when hand washing is required.

Violation #2

2-2A – management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: No Employee health agreements signed for current employees. COS- PIC had all employees sign agreements with inspector was on site.

Violation #3

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

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: No measurable sanitizer present at wiping cloth bucket. Manager remade sanitizer bucket with 300-400 Quat.

Violation #4

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

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed nozzles on soda machine at drive thru unclean to sight and touch.

Violation #5

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

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed pans stored as clean with grease build up and dead pest. COS- Pans were moved to dish pit to clean properly.

Violation #6

6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed Raw chicken wash (45F) and coleslaw (37F) not holding a temp of 41 of below. COS- Chicken was was discarded by PIC.

Violation #7

6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures

Points: 9

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: Yes

Inspector Notes: Observed mac & cheese (120F), mashed potatoes with gray(127F) and Spicy rice (133F) not holding a temp of 135 or above. COS- All items were discarded my PIC.

Violation #8

8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed 3 compartment sink reading 400+ Quats. COS- Sink was remade to read 200ppm+ Quat

Violation #9

11C – approved thawing methods used

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed frozen mac and cheese thawing in stand water with food debris floating in water.

Violation #10

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

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed 2 cases on the floor in walk in cooler. COS- PIC placed cases on the shelf.

Violation #11

14A – in-use utensils: properly stored

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed scoop handle in direct contact with flour. COS- PIC replace scoop with clean scoop.

Violation #12

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

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed trash can liners placed on shelf under chicken station. COS- Plastic was removed.

Violation #13

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

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed gaskets were in disrepair on the hot holding chicken cabinet and on the reach in freezer. Advised to replace gaskets.

Violation #14

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

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed ice machine in disrepair. Advised to repair Ice machine.

Violation #15

15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed metal shelf with torn plastic with green substance. COS- Plastic was removed.

Violation #16

17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Dumpster uncovered. Dumpster shall closed when not in use.

Violation #17

17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Excessive grease buildup & food debris present throughout facility. Advised to deep clean asap.

Violation #18

17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Points: 1

Corrected during inspection?: Yes

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Upon entry observed employee on phone while preparing biscuits. COS- Instructed employee to remove cell phone, discard batter and wash hands before returning to work.

Violation #19

18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present

Points: 3

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Flies and gnats are observed in the main kitchen, dry storage, the dining room and warewashing area of the facility. Have pest control to treat all problem areas of facility.

Remarks

Observed fecal and vomit procedures

Grease trap- Dar Pro 11/21/2022

Pest Control- Orkin 12/13/2022

Advisements:

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