Kentucky Fried Chicken

1051 Hwy 19 North, Thomaston, GA 30286

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Thomaston restaurants (averaging 93), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Mike HH sauce with a discard date of 4/1/26 on the prep line. All food items shall be discarded by the date on label. Manager discarded the sauce.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease splashes and other food splashes along the walls of the fry/prep area. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulation.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed small hole in the floor located in the rear of the fry station. Hole was filled with a liquid. Floor shall be repair

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed am employee drink stored in the front RIF without a lid. Employee drinks shall be stored in a designated area away from food prep and storage areas. Cup was thrown out.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed build up of food debris on nonfood-contact surfaces. Ensure staff is cleaning under, around, and in between equipment to prevent accumulation of food debris. Ensure staff is wiping any splashes from beverages off the counter tops.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease and debris under and between the cookline of the fry station, prep area, and dry storage area. These areas shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying paper towels at the back hand sink located back of the fry station. All hand washing sinks shall be supplied with soap and drying towels to ensure in proper hand washing.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed no working light in the WICs and WIF. Adequate lighting is required for all food prep, storage, and service areas.

511-6-1.07(3)(f)

Dec 31, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor in the WIC. Needs to be repaired

511-6-1.07(2)(e)

Jun 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed several pot pies in the walk in cooler with a discard by date of June 3rd and June 4th. Employees shall practice the first in first out rule.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris on nonfood contact surfaces. All contact surfaces for food and non food shall be clean and sanatized at all times.

511-6-1.05(1)(i)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler door coming apart. Maintenace and or store owner shall be notified so this door can be repaired.

511-6-1.07(5)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

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

Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Thomaston average of 93.

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

No. Recent inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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.

How often is Kentucky Fried Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kentucky Fried Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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