Kentucky Fried Chicken

180 W Athens St, Winder, GA 30680

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Kentucky Fried Chicken appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. On Feb 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “garbage/refuse properly disposed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Winder restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food handling employee wearing ring with stones.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster drain plug missing.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single service to-go containers near steam table not covered or inverted. Person in charge inverted single service to-go containers.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Ice build up around walk in freezer door.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Drain plug missing.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Employees wearing bracelets, watches, and ring with stones. CA - Employees should not wear anything on hands or wrists except for a plain wedding band.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Oil polishing powder and restroom cleaner stored over breading in dry storage area. CA - Instructed person in charge to move and store chemicals in a designated area away from food. Repeat.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: The person in charge is not performing duties as required. The person in charge is not logging key drop deliveries - temperatures. Corrective action - Instructed person in charge to forward key drop delivery agreement to the Barrow County EH Dept. and to ensure delivery temperatures are taken and are being logged. Repeat.

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Hand washing sink not in good repair and not functioning. CA - Instructed person in charge to get hand washing sink repaired in kitchen area. Repeat.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster door open.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Drain plug in dumpster is missing. Repeat.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “garbage/refuse properly disposed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

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

Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winder average of 89.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kentucky Fried 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 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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