Church's Chicken

351 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Church's Chicken has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Church's Chicken's latest score is in line with the Austell average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed, grease buildup, black soil buildup, and splatter along edge of equipment in the fryer area. Floor tile missing in front of fryer creating puddle of grease accumulation. C/A: Physical facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed main kitchen vents with an accumulation of dust. Observed hood vent above fryers with an accumulation of dust and debris. C/A: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.

511-6-1.07(5)(d)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed ice machine door with an accumulation of flour and food debris on exterior and along top edge. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK TOUCH TRASH CAN (REMOVE GLOVES) AND HANDLE CLEAN EQUIPMENT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED COOK HANDLE RAW CHICKEN (REMOVE GLOVES) AND HANDLE CLEAN EQUIPMENT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. C/A: 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; (ii) After using the toilet room; (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage c...

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

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

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth bucket inside of hand sink and employee drink on hand sink in Main. CA: Hand sink shall be used for no other purpose other than hand washing. COS: Removed

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed black/brown substance on baffle inside of ice machine in Main. C/A: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS> Cleaned and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulations and splatter along floors and baseboards in fryer area of main kitchen and throughout main kitchen areas. C/A: Physical facilities shall be maintained clean.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Church's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken.

How does Church's Chicken compare to other restaurants in Austell?

Church's Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Austell average of 88.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Church's Chicken 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 Church's Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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