Church's Texas Chicken 7309

765 Ga-138 Sw, Riverdale, GA 30296

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Church's Texas Chicken 7309, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

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

Church's Texas Chicken 7309's latest score of 78 falls below the Riverdale average of 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hot held food being held out of temperature. PIC discarded

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed build-up present on top of oven, on insides of reach-in coolers and on insides of food warmers and on overhead food warmer bins. Build-up present on hood vent above and behind fryers. Equipment shall be free of accumulations. Advised to clean equipment

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed floor tiles and coved molding in multiple areas in disrepair in kitchen. Build-up present on floors in kitchen along base of walls and around equipment in kitchen. Wall observed in need of repair multiple areas in mop room area. Advised to repair

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No CFSM certificate posted for public view. Advised PIC CFSM shall be posted for public view.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Most recent inspection report not posted for public view. Advised PIC that most recent inspection report shall be posted.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed visible light at the top of the back door. Advised to obtain weatherstrip.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of dishes (pans, lids, containers) stored clean with old food debris. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken pans in the walk in cooler cooling with the lids on tight. Advised on proper cooling methods. COS: PIC removed the lids.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Church's Texas Chicken 7309 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Church's Texas Chicken 7309 on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Church's Texas Chicken 7309?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Church's Texas Chicken 7309.

How does Church's Texas Chicken 7309 compare to other restaurants in Riverdale?

Church's Texas Chicken 7309 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverdale average of 90.

Has Church's Texas Chicken 7309's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's Texas Chicken 7309 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Church's Texas Chicken 7309 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 Texas Chicken 7309 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Texas Chicken 7309 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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