Kentucky Fried Chicken

1493 Mt. Zion Rd, Morrow, GA 30260
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Kentucky Fried Chicken has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Morrow average 80, so Kentucky Fried Chicken trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of a microwave stored as clean with food debris and residue. Also observed soda nozzles near the drive thru window stored as clean with black residue. 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 soda nozzles and microwave.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed food allergy awareness training no available during time of inspection. Advised PIC that 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. Advised PIC to obtain a food allergy awareness training and to provide to the Health Authority upon request. <BR> Observed Key Drop Delivery Contract not available during time of inspection. Employees are visibly observing and verifying delivered foods as they are received to determine that they are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations, as requi...
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed the 2025 permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view. Advised PIC to obtain the 2025 Food Service Establishment and to post in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the interior of RIC 1, interior of multiple warmer cabinets with excessive debris and residue. Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean nonfood contact surfaces of warmer cabinets and RIC 1.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
74
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed Key Drop Delivery Contract not available during time of inspection. Employees are visibly observing and verifying delivered foods as they are received to determine that they are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations, as required by this Chapter, such that they are received and maintained at the required temperatures, protected from contamination, unadulterated, and accurately presented, by routinely monitoring the employees’ observations, maintaining receiving/corrective action records for deliveries during non-operating hours, and periodically evaluating foods upon their receipt as specified within DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(3)(m). Advised PIC to obtain Key Drop Delivery Contract and provide upon request of the Health Authority.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of interior of 2 microwaves near the service area of the kitchen stored as clean with severe staining and residue. 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 interior portion of 2 microwaves near the service area of the kitchen.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed the 2023 Food Service Establishment permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Operating Food Service Permit shall be posted in public view. Advised PIC to obtain the 2025 Food Service Establishment permit and to post in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the reach in cooler near the service line with an ambient temperature of 54F and in disrepair. Advised PIC 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 reach in cooler near the service area repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed an insect control device stored directly above multiple single service cups at the drive-thru area. Advised PIC that insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a food preparation area and dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Advised PIC to move insect control device from single-service cups near the drive-thru area.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
70
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items being held at prep top cooler at grill prep measuring above 41 degrees F cold holding. COS: PIC added ice surrounding metal pans in ice and temps fell. CA: All TCS food items shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below cold holding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed 2023 permit posted instead of 2024 permit. Advised to post current operating permit. CA: Current operating permit shall be posted in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
82
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed facility unable to provide proof of a proper disinfectant when responding to vomit/diarrheal events. Advised to obtain a proper disinfectant.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of lids, pans, racks and trays with encrusted debris stored with clean utensils. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired test strips in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC current test strips shall be used at all times.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the most recent food service permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC the most recent permit shall be posted at all times. in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cracked floor tiles near the walk-in cooler. Advised PIC physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the most recent inspection report not posted at the drive thru. Advised PIC to post the most recent inspection report at all times.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Morrow?

Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Morrow average of 80.

Has Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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