Chipley Chicken

332 S Main St, Pine Mountain, GA 31822
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Chipley Chicken stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Pine Mountain average 95, so Chipley Chicken trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: observed cfsm document posted for robert foster that expired 10/22/2024. 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - Certification Documentation (Pf) 1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. 2. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. 3. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organizati...
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing and cooking food while without hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: Employee put hair restraint on hair.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed employee preparing and cooking food while wearing a watch. 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. COS : Observed PIC have food employee remove watch.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed employees personal phone stored on prep top table near steam well in main kitchen area. 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: Employee removed phone off of prep top table and moved to designated area.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed food not covered in reach in freezer in main kitchen next to prep top cooler. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; COS : PIC covered all TCS food items in reach in freezer.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed expired ServSafe certification posted at front counter of facility. Rule: 1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. 2. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. 3. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organization. Within ninety days of the expiration o...
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed trash can and fan blocking handwashing sink adjacent to 3-compartment sink. Rule: 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf COS: PIC moved trash can and fan from in front of handwashing station.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of fish stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: PIC placed plastic wrap over container of fish to protect from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
78
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed items in a warming/steam table used for hot holding at temperatures less than acceptable for maintained hot holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling food shall be maintained at a temperature of 135F or above. Discussed with PIC and food was within temperature window. Heating level of warmer bumped up to acceptable strength.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Facility could not provide test strips for manual ware washing.
511-6-1.05(6)(g)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed containers of chicken gizzard/liver being stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing food: in a clean dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contaminants; and at least 6 inches (15cm) above the floor. COS: PIC had employee store the boxes on a shelf that is 6 inches above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(r)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Most recent inspection not posted at facility. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
70
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken and french fries under warming lamp holding at a temperature less than acceptable for hot holding. Except during prep, cooking, or cooling food shall be maintained and 135F or above. COS: PIC discarded food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the handsink located near the 3-compartment sink with no available paper towels or receptacle. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: PIC replaced empty dispenser with hand cleanser.
511-6-1.06(2)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Most recent inspection not posted at facility.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: women's restroom observed to not have receptacle with closing lid.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chipley Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chipley Chicken on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chipley Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chipley Chicken.

How does Chipley Chicken compare to other restaurants in Pine Mountain?

Chipley Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pine Mountain average of 95.

Has Chipley Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chipley Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chipley Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chipley Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chipley Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.