Burger Chick

2106 Highway 78, Tallapoosa, GA 30176

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Burger Chick stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 29, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Tallapoosa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed container holding clean utensils with build up in the bottom, in contact with clean utensils. CA: Container was removed to be cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed expired ServSafe certificate at restaurant. CA: PIC will have a manager take the ServSafe Manager course as soon as possible.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in a sanitizer solution between uses. CA: PIC put wiping cloth in a sanitizer solution. PIC will keep all wet wiping cloths in a sanitizer bucket when not being used.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths held in a sanitizer bucket with no detectable level of sanitizer. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer solution when not in use and sanitizer concentration must be at manufacturers recommended level. CA: PIC changed out sanitizer bucket.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed dirt buildup on fans in main kitchen. Fans must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent dust and debris buildup. CA: PIC will have fans cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no current CFSM certificate in restaurant. CA: There must be a Certified Food Safety Manager employed at the facility at all times. The PIC will have the manager take a CFSM course as soon as possible.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sauce bottles out of original containers unlabeled. CA: Food items that are removed from their original containers must be labeled with the food's common name. PIC labeled containers.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed expired ServSafe certificate at restaurant. CA: PIC will have a manager take the ServSafe Manager course as soon as possible.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

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

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

May 1, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked ground beef in cooler 3 exceeding its date marking. CA: PIC chose to discard food.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed hot dogs (45F) in Cooler 2 holding above 41 degrees F. CA: PIC chose to discard food.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy held in establishment. CA: PIC will have all employees sign employee health policy and keep the policy in the restaurant.

511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed penny and debris buildup in the bottom of the ice machine. CA: PIC discarded ice and cleaned ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease buildup on hood vent. CA: PIC will contact cleaning company to inspect and clean hood vent.

511-6-1.05(3)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed broken shelf and gasket in cooler. CA: PIC will contact maintenance to repair or replace gasket and shelf.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger Chick last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger Chick on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger Chick?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger Chick.

How does Burger Chick compare to other restaurants in Tallapoosa?

Burger Chick most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallapoosa average of 94.

Has Burger Chick's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger Chick 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 Burger Chick inspected?

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

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