Bojangles
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Bojangles four times, with records going back to 2024. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “proper hot holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 96, which Bojangles' 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods being held less than 135 degrees. (Fried chicken breast - 130, fired chicken wings- 110-130, fried chicken drumsticks - 120). CA: TCS foods must be held 135 degrees or higher. COS: PIC chose to reheat items to 165 or higher, then held at 135 degrees.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed liquid egg being held greater than 41 degrees at grill prep station. (Liquid Eggs - 61). CA: TCS foods must be held at 41 degrees or lower. COS: PIC discarded liquid eggs and replaced container with new ice bath.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
74
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods being held at greater than 41 degrees in prep-top cooler. (Sliced tomatoes-58, shredded cheese- 57, sliced cheese-58). CA: PIC discarded items that were 41 degrees and higher. TCS foods must be held 41 degrees or lower.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods being held less than 135 degrees. (Fried chicken breast - 122, fried chicken leg - 124, chicken tenders-128). CA: PIC chose to discard any TCS foods that were not held at 135 degrees or higher.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soda drink nozzles with heavy soiled residue accumulation buildup. CA: PIC cleaned drink nozzles to sight and touch. Discussed cleaning frequency for food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee beverage in a single use cup along with cigarettes stored on top of food packaging materials. CA: Employee discarded beverage and removed cigarettes from shelf. Employee beverage must be stored in designated area, away from unwrapped single-use items.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
64
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee drinks not stored in single use cups with a lid and straw in food prep areas. CA: Discussed personal beverages with PIC. Personal beverages must be stored in a single use container with a lid and straw or stored in designated areas. PIC removed beverages from food prep areas and will educate employees.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. Observed box of raw bacon thawing on food prep table in grill area. CA: Discussed proper thawing procedures with PIC. The box of sliced bacon was observed to still be frozen and was moved to the walk in cooler to be properly thawed. PIC will educate employees on proper thawing of TCS foods.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed gasket/ door of walk in freezer in poor repair and not allowing for the door to be properly closed resulting in an accumulation of ice and condensation. CA: Discussed having gasket/ door replaced with PIC to ensure that the freezer door is able to be properly closed. All food was observed to be sealed in original packaging and free of contamination.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
86
May 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods held using time as a public health control held past time marked when using time as a public health control. CA: Discussed procedures for using time as a public health control with PIC. PIC will educate staff to ensure food is being properly marked for time and discarded. PIC discarded foods.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy residue accumulation on multiple soda nozzles. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency and methods of food contact surfaces with PIC. PIC cleaned soda nozzles and will educate staff on cleaning frequency and methods.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple damaged and/or missing floor tiles throughout the kitchen. Damaged or missing floor tiles make it difficult for cleaning. CA: Discussed having broken or missing floor tiles repaired or replaced with PIC to ensure proper cleaning.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed gasket of reach in freezer in poor repair and not allowing for the door to be properly closed resulting in an accumulation of ice and condensation. CA: Discussed having gasket replaced with PIC to ensure that the freezer door is able to be properly closed.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed heavy accumulation of ice on boxes present in walk in freezer. The food contained inside was sealed in original plastic packaging and found to be free of contamination. CA: Discussed having walk in freezer serviced with PIC. PIC will have walk in freezer serviced and remove ice build up in freezer.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bojangles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bojangles on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bojangles?
Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bojangles.
How does Bojangles compare to other restaurants in Summerville?
Bojangles most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Summerville average of 96.
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 medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bojangles means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bojangles inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bojangles is inspected around two times per year on average.
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