Carter's Fried Chicken

277 Lakeview Dr, Homerville, GA 31634

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Carter's Fried Chicken appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 5, 2025. 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 two violations each.

Carter's Fried Chicken scores about where you'd expect for a Homerville restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed a pan of meat not date marked in walk-in cooler. *Date mark all foods.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed several light shields in kitchen that are cracked. *Replace light shields. Replace or paint rusted air returns in kitchen.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed strawberries with mold on them in walk-in cooler. *Discard strawberries.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin. *Store handle so it doesn't contact ice.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed light shield missing in kitchen. *Replace light shield.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: No thermometer in walk-in cooler nor reach in cooler in kitchen. *Place thermometer in view in coolers.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed dust build up on wall a/c unit in kitchen. *Clean a/c unit.

May 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed food in walk-in cooler not date marked. *Date mark all foods.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Hot holding cabinet has food trays with old chicken pieces left on it. *Remove trays each day and wash thoroughly.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Smoker outside has an open pvc pipe for grease run-off. The open pipe is holding standing water. Pipe needs to be cleaned out, so water doesn't stand.

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 Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Carter's Fried Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Homerville average of 85.

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.

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