Church's Chicken #731

2347 Lake Harbin Rd, Morrow, GA 30260

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Church's Chicken #731 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Church's Chicken #731 squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: Observed no food allergy awareness training documents onsite upon request. Advised PIC employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Food allergy awareness includes describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed Walk In Freezer in disrepair with an ambient temperature of 60.9F and being used as a dry storage unit. Advised PIC that all ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have walk in freezer repaired.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed cardboard stored on the floor at main prep area. Advised PIC materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted. Advised PIC to remove cardboard lining from the floor of the establishment.

511-6-1.07(1)(a)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: observed most recent inspection report not displayed at drive thru window (4/24/24 posted). Advised PIC food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed food-contact surfaces on the panel of the bulk ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed Walk In Freezer in disrepair with an ambient temperature of 69 and being used as a dry storage unit. Advised PIC that all ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have walk in freezer repaired.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed active leak at the faucet of the three-compartment sink. Advised PIC a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to have the 3-compartment sink serviced.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed cardboard stored on the floor throughout the kitchen area. Advised PIC materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted. Advised PIC to remove cardboard lining from the floor of the establishment.

511-6-1.07(1)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed visible light entry and the front and back door of the facility. Advised PIC that all outer openings of the establishment shall be protected against rodents and pests by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to place a weatherstrip/sealant on the front and back door of the facility.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Apr 24, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice scooper laying down in ice. CA: Utensils should be stored properly in between use to prevent contamination. COS: PIC moved scoop to clean holder.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items (purse & bag) stored on soda dispenser bags of syrup. COS: PIC moved to designated area. CA: Use designated area for employee personal belongings.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Church's Chicken #731 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken #731 on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken #731?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken #731.

How does Church's Chicken #731 compare to other restaurants in Morrow?

Church's Chicken #731 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Morrow average of 80.

Has Church's Chicken #731's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's Chicken #731 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Church's Chicken #731 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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