Bojangles

2017 Lake Road, Hiram, GA 30141

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bojangles five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 91, which Bojangles' 86 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed debris in the main kitchen bulk ice machine, and in ice well in drive thru station area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Update: Site visit made on 2/10/2026 and Ice well/machine were detailed clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed broken floor tiles throughout facility. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Update: Site visit made on 2/10/2025 and observed tiles repaired, and tiles damaged.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed shelving in walk in cooler and floors around equipment with accumulation of excessive food debris. CA:Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: PIC will have shelving units detailed clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee handeling food without proper hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority. COS: PIC provided hair restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed metal containers wet stacked in dry dish area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC removed, rewashed and properly air dry before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use sanitizer bucket in front kitchen area and drive thru area stored directly on the floor. CA: PIC moved sanitizer buckets to be 6" off the ground.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shelving in walk in cooler with accumulation of excessive food debris. CA: PIC will have shelving units detailed clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items (Raw chicken, cut lettuce, cole slaw and cheese) in walk in cooler in main kitchen area holding at a temperature greater than 41F. PIC informed that the foods have been holding there greater than 4 hours. CA: PIC discarded all TCS food items in walk in cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed debris inside and on the top surface of the ice well in drive thru station area. CA: PIC detail cleaned the ice well to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer in 3-comp sink not at the minimum level required for proper sanitizing. CA: Manager drained and refilled at proper level.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees not wearing hair restraints while handling food. CA: Discussed with manager and hair restraints applied.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed metal pans wet stacked in dry dish area. CA: Instructed pans to be removed, rewashed and properly air dry before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bojangles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bojangles on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bojangles?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bojangles.

How does Bojangles compare to other restaurants in Hiram?

Bojangles most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Hiram average of 91.

Has Bojangles' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bojangles have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bojangles 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 Bojangles inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bojangles is inspected around three times per year on average.

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