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Huddle House Chickamauga, located at 14 Bushrod Johnson Ave, Chickamauga, GA 30707, received a score of 47 points out of a possible 100 points during their 10/27/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 – demonstration of knowledge (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: SAME AS PREVIOUS VIOLATION; OBSERVED PIC UNABLE TO PROPERLY DISPLAY KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFEY PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES; CA: CFSM NEEDS TO BE PRESENTED IMMEDIATELY, REPEAT VIOLATION MULTIPLE REPEATS
Violation #2:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(a) – food safety manager certification (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed no CFSM employed at facility. CA: Food service establishments shall employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation.
Violation #3:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(c) – when to wash (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed Food employees not washing hand after going to bathroom, changing task. CA: Food employees shall keep their hands and exposed portions of their arms clean
Violation #4:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(b) – hand drying provision (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed paper towel dispenser not working and no paper towels available at hand-washing sink. CA: Each handwashing sink shall be provided with hand drying porvisions.
Violation #5:
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
511-6-1.04(1) – safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: OBSERVED MOLDY PACKAGE OF SLICED CHEESE IN THE WALK IN COOLER; FOOD SHOULD BE IN GOOD CONDITION AT ALL TIMES, HONESTLY PRESENTED PRIOR TO CONSUMPTION; PIC DISCARDED THE CHEESE
Violation #6:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed build up of food debris and residue on interior food contact surface of microwave, ice machine interior clean, handles of food equipment not clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Violation #7:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: OBSERVED MILK AND CHEESE WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS; ALL ITEMS OPENED OR MADE FOR CONSUMPTION SHOULD BE DATE MARKED FOR DISCARD WITHIN 7 DAYS; CA: PIC TO IMPLEMENT DATE MARKING PROCEDURES
Violation #8:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(c) – storage, separation (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed chemical spray bottle stored directly over single service napkins and single service syrup packets at station across from waffle station. Observed chemical spray bottle stored next to can of “PAM” at working station in back. CA: Chemicals are to be stored separated from food items, single service items, utensils, and linens in a way to prevent contamination.
Violation #9:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(n) – tracking powders, pest control & monitoring (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed bait station and tracking powder on the back of prep line where food is being prepared and stored. When PIC was asked, it was stated that tracking powder was not put out by a licensed professional. CA: A tracking powder pesticide may not be used in a food service establishment
Violation #10:
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 – equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed utensils not being stored in a clean, dry place. CA: Clean food equipment and utensils being stored along back of counter and storage areas that are not clean and free of accumulation and food debris.
Violation #11:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
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)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed fryer baskets, griddles, and main cookline encrusted in grease and not clean to sight or touch. CA: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. SAME AT PREVIOUS OBSERVATIONS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS
Violation #12:
16A – hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed no hot water in establishment. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment.
Violation #13:
17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) – using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA OVERFLOWING; REPORTED BY CITY CODES (IRA TAYLOR) THAT THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL BILL IS NOT BEING MAINTAINED PROPERLY; ALL GARBAGE AND REFUSE SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN A MANNNER AND AT A FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AROUND THE STORE AND CLOSE TO THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE; CA: PIC NEEDS TO CORRECT THIS IMMEDIATELY
Violation #14:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) – wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: OBSERVED COUNTER WALL NOT IN GOOD REPAIR; OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, UNAPPROVED MATERIALS USED TO COVER THE CEILING TILE AREA AROUND THE COOKING AREA; CA: REPAIRS TO THE CEILING AND THE COUNTER AREA NEED TO BE PLANNED AND ESTABLISHED IMMEDIATELY
Violation #15:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: OBSERVED NUMBEROUS ANTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION WITH TRACKING TYPE POWDER USED FOR PEST CONTROL. CA: ONLY PROFESSIONAL PEST SERVICES MAY BE USED FOR CONTROLLING PESTS WITH PROPER APPLICATION MEASURES; RECORD KEEPING SHOULD BE PROFFICIENT AT THE STORE AT ALL TIMES ABOUT ALL PEST CONTROL MEASURES
Additional remarks:
Joint inspection with Jason Osgatharp (Walker EHCM), Brian Trundle (Catoosa EHCM), and Isabel Acker (Walker EHS I) after PIC/Owner failed to appear for informal meeting to discussed open items from previous inspection.
Observed several electrical junction boxes, extension cords, and power strips that have been altered or repaired that do not appear to be in compliance with electrical codes.
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