Chicka-D's

1124 E Shotwell St, Bainbridge, GA 39819

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chicka-D's three times, with records going back to 2025. On May 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Chicka-D's latest score of 95 sits above the Bainbridge average of 91. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed grease buildup on the vent hood. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

May 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed cold holding TCS (Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods above 41°F in the Galaxy unit. TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. See temperature log for said items. COS: CFSM discarded all of the product. Will not use unit until it maintains 41°F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Feb 4, 2025

Initial

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

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11D - thermometers provided and accurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no TMD (Temperature Measuring Device) available. Must have thermometers available to measure hot holding, cooling, final cook temperature, etc. COS: CFSM purchased a TMD.

511-6-1.05

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed soiled nonfood contact surface of sugar containers, shelves in front and back areas, inside and outside Coke cooler, spoon storage container, deep fryers, and area around deep fryer station. CFSM stated it will all be cleaned within three to five days.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors, walls, and ceiling throughout kitchen area and front area. Observed dust on walls. Observed build up of grease on the floors and walls under and around equipment such as warmers, coolers, deep fryers, etc. CFSM stated he will have floors, walls, and ceilings cleaned within five to seven days.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicka-D's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicka-D's on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Chicka-D's compare to other restaurants in Bainbridge?

Chicka-D's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bainbridge average of 91.

Has Chicka-D's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicka-D's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicka-D's 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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