Bojangles

1858 N Columbia St, Milledgeville, GA 31061
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Bojangles has been inspected six times since 2024. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “proper date marking and disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Milledgeville restaurant, which scores around 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed chicken in WIC with a date that exceeds use by date and coleslaw in RIC past use by date. 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. PIC was notified. Educ...
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
86
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of restroom cleaner on prep surface near food. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use a...
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iii) Be...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed batter and veggies uncovered in WIC. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed bread in main kitchen in use past discard date. 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed coleslaw in WIC without a date. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection,...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed three scoops, with handle, being stored in ice machine. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and s...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop being stored in a bucket of coleslaw. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
70
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed chicken being stored in cooler at 47 degrees. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - Cleaning Procedure (P) (b) Cleaning Procedure. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands or arms, for at least 20 seconds, using a cleaning compound in a handwashing sink that is properly equipped. P 2. Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms: (i) Rinse under clean, running warm water; P (ii) Apply an amount of cleaning compound recommended by the cleaning compound manufacturer; P (iii) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds while: (I) Paying particular attention to...
511-6-1.03(5)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink without any hot water. 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - Handwashing sinks, Installation (Pf, C) (c) Handwashing Sink Installation. 1. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf 2. A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing sink. 3. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed green beans in WIC without a date. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsecti...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed box of biscuit mix on the floor in main kitchen. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floo...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed sausage patties on the floor in WIF. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is cl...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup on fryer in main kitchen. 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee beverage on prep station. 511-6-1.03(5)(j)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (j) Hygienic Practices. 1. Employees shall not use tobacco in any form, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of t...
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
50
May 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: observed handwash sink below temperature of 100 degrees f. (Observed at 80 degrees) . A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PIC was informed.
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: PIC could not provided any testing devices for solution. (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. Plan to order testing devices were discussed.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee at prepping chicken wearing a rubber wrist band.511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. PIC was informed and wrist band was removed
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of grease and debris under the fryer and grill station. 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - Floor, Walls, & Ceilings, Cleanability (C) (2) Design, Construction, and Installation. (a) Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC was informed and cleaning plan was discussed.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bojangles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bojangles on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bojangles?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bojangles.

How does Bojangles compare to other restaurants in Milledgeville?

Bojangles most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Milledgeville average of 90.

Has Bojangles' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bojangles have averaged around three 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.