Carter's Fried Chicken

855 Se Bowen Mill Rd, Douglas, GA 31533

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Carter's Fried Chicken has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Douglas restaurant, which scores around 91. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 16 B Observed outside wash down hose with no back floe prevention device on the water supply.

511-6-1.06(2)(d)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 17 B The outside dumpster pad area has heavy trash build up = potential to draw pest.

511-6-1.07(2)(q)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 15 C Noted old residue and build up on the frame work of the deep fryers.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

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

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 2-2 D Noted no paper towels at the number 1 hand wash sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: 17 A Observed old residue on the frame work of the plumbing fixtures in the rest room.

511-6-1.07(5)(h)

May 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 15 C Noted old residue and build up on the frame work of equipment in the main kitchen section.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 17 C Noted off odor in the walk in cooler due to residue on the floor surface.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Aug 27, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: The door to the walk-in cooler was damaged on its interior side. The floor was damaged in two places in the kitchen exposing concrete.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed "mold-like" buildup on ice shield of ice machine. Clean interior of ice machine at a rate to prevent buildup. Sanitize regularly.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carter's Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carter's Fried Chicken on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carter's Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carter's Fried Chicken.

How does Carter's Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Douglas?

Carter's Fried Chicken most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Douglas average of 91.

Has Carter's Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carter's Fried Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carter's Fried Chicken 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 Carter's Fried Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carter's Fried Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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