Chick-Fil-A

2985 Turner Hill Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Chick-Fil-A has four inspections in the public record. Chick-Fil-A was last inspected on Feb 24, 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 three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Lithonia restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed roasted corn thawing in standing water in main kitchen. COS: water was turned on to complete proper thawing process. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be a...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gasket on all coolers unclean with black debris build in creases of gaskets. Observed green racks used to store single use items in main kitchen unclean with debris build up on handles. Observed inside on reach in cooler near fryer unclean with debris build up. Observed raw meat reach in coolers unclean with debris build up on the inside of the cooler. Observed inside of shelf unit under toaster unclean with debris build. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors in the main kitchen under equipment unclean with debris build up. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee come from restroom and proceed to handling single use cup at front service counter without washing hands. C/A: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - When to Wash (P) (c) When to Wash. 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (ii) After using the toilet room; P COS: Employee was educated on proper when to wash. Employee complied and discarded single use cup and washed hands properly before returning to work.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee with infant child in harness in main kitchen. C/A: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - Responsibility of PIC (Pf) (b) Authorized Personnel Access. Persons unnecessary to the food service establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the person in charge if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination; Pf COS: Employee removed infant child from main kitchen. Educated employee that no unauthorized person is allowed in main kitchen and reviewed potential contamination sources.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed salads just prepped stored inside the front service reach in cooler with lids on tight. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Salads were removed from front service area, lids were removed and salads were placed in walk in cooler to begin proper cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gasket on all coolers unclean with black debris build in creases of gaskets. Observed inside on reach in cooler near fryer unclean with debris build up. Observed raw meat reach in coolers unclean with debris build up on the inside of the cooler. Observed inside of shelf unit under toaster unclean with debris build. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. ADVISED TO HAVE DEEP CLEANED AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
70
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee sweeping with gloved hands then touch fryer to pull ready to eat chicken up. Observed employee with gloved hands preparing biscuits touch hair and proceed to return working without washing hands. Corrective Action:511-6-1.03(5)(c) - When to Wash (P) (c) When to Wash. 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contaminati...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee handling ready to eat foods while wearing apple watches. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. CORRECTED ONSITE: READY TO EAT FOODS WERE DISCARDED ALL WATCHES WERE REMOVED AND HANDS WERE WASHED PROPERLY BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK. ADVISED MANAGER NO ARM JEWELRY SHALL BE WORN WHILE PREPARING FOODS.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors inside the walk in freezer unclean to sight. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. ADVISED TO HAVE DEEP CLEANED AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
Aug 19, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.

How does Chick-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in Lithonia?

Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lithonia average of 87.

Has Chick-Fil-A's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A 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 inspected?

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