Church's Texas Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
64
Score
Church's Texas Chicken, located at 3720 Austell Rd SW in Marietta, GA, underwent a food service inspection on April 10, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 64, with two critical and three minor violations noted. Historical data indicates that this establishment has consistently received moderate-risk ratings across six previous inspections.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Followup
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
64
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
52
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
82
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
74
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Apr 10, 2026 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS tartar sauce cups cold holding at above 41F in lower RIC along front food service area. C/A: All TCS foods must be maintained at 41F and below during cold holding. COS: All discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods hot holding at below 135F in warmer cabinet in front food service fryer area (**see asterisks**). C/A: All TCS foods must be maintained at 135F and above. COS: Per PIC, food was at correct temperature and hour ago (12pm); all food placed on time as a public health control (TPHC) and labeled with discard time (4pm).
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1. Observed in-use lower cooler cold holding at above 41F along front food service/cashier area. 2. Observed in-use warmer cabinet hot holding at below 135F along front food service fryer area. C/A: Repair both units; 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. COS: 1. All TCS foods discarded from cooler unit; unit must be serviced to cold hold at 41F and below prior to use for any TCS foods. 2. Food in warmer cabinet placed on time as a public health control (TPHC); unit may only be used if utilizing TPHC procedures. *Both units must be repaired if facility intends to use units for TCS foods without TPHC.*
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed large gap under exit door in main kitchen allowing potential entry of pests. C/A: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1. Observed exit door in main kitchen prep area left open allowing potential entry of pests. 2. Observed drive thru window in front food service fryer area open allowing potential entry of pests. C/A: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: Window and door closed.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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