Chick-Fil-A "Downtown Athens" #4234

101 College Ave, Athens, GA 30601

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Chick-Fil-A "Downtown Athens" #4234 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The city-wide average for Athens sits at 88, putting Chick-Fil-A "Downtown Athens" #4234 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Tongs stored on handle of cart next to fryers below waist level and subject to contact with pant legs.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Stack of single-use lids stored facing up on shelf over prep make table.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed 3-compartment sink sanitizer at too low of a concentration (0 ppm quaternary ammonium). CA: Warewash equipment utilizing quaternary ammonium sanitizer must have a concentration of quaternary ammonium between 150-400 ppm. Person in charge (PIC) refilled 3-compartment sink with sanitizer at proper concentration within 150-400 ppm.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered chicken in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Corrective action (CA): Food shall be covered to protect against contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer, not in good repair.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Apr 11, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed dust buildup on vent over sandwich make table.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A "Downtown Athens" #4234 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A "Downtown Athens" #4234 on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Chick-Fil-A "Downtown Athens" #4234 compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Chick-Fil-A "Downtown Athens" #4234 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Athens average of 88.

Has Chick-Fil-A "Downtown Athens" #4234's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A "Downtown Athens" #4234 have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A "Downtown Athens" #4234 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 Chick-Fil-A "Downtown Athens" #4234 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A "Downtown Athens" #4234 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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