KFC / Ljs
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, KFC / Ljs has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Stone Mountain restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a food container of raw chicken and two food containers of raw cod stored in the reach-in freezer without any lids or coverings. CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled, to be protected from overhead contamination. COS: PIC provided lids for each food container in the reach-in freezer.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and spillage at the bottom of the reach-in freezer. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and buildup in the floor of the main kitchen. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food cold holding above 41F.*See temperature log*. CA: Informed PIC that TCS food must be held at 41F or lower for cold holding. COS: Food cold holding for more than 4 hours was voluntarily discarded by person in charge.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets unclean and broken gaskets on WIC (walk in cooler) door, WIF (walk in freezer) door, and warming cabinet doors to be unclean. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler to be unclean to sight and touch. Observed the chicken cooler shelves to be very unclean to sight, smell and touch. CA: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors around the kitchen to be unclean. Informed person in charge to increase cleaning frequency around the kitchen.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the entrance to the main kitchen door open upon walking in for inspection. Observed gaps/opening from the main entrance door into the facility. CA: outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: Door into the kitchen was close. Doors into the facility needs to be fixed by 4/23/2025.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the current inspection not posted. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. COS: Current inspection was posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed metal pan stacked while wet stored above the dish racks. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking. Observed person in charge attempting to unstack wet pans.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
67
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed CFSM not posted at the time of inspection. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. COS: Food safety was posted.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the rare hand sink soap dispenser not working due to battery malfunctioning. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Person in charge stated that new battery will be replaced. Informed person in charge to have a temporary hand soap bottle for employee wash hands at all time. COS: Liquid soap was placed by the hand sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed unclean pan stored stack with clean pans at the clean dish drying rack. CA: CA: Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: At any time when contamination may have occurred; preventing contamination. COS: The unclean pan was removed and placed in the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinse and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets unclean and broken gaskets on WIC (walk in cooler) door, WIF (walk in freezer) door, and warming cabinet doors to be unclean. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler to be unclean to sight and touch. Observed the chicken cooler shelves to be very unclean to sight, smell and touch. CA: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed stagnant water/ holding on the floor tiles, in the Walk in cooler, the walk in freezer and in some of the tiles around the kitchen area. CA: Informed person in charge that the coved of the floor tiles will need to be replaced or resurface to prevent it from holding water. The floors in food service establishments in which water flush cleaning methods are used shall be provided with drains and be graded to drain, and the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and sealed. NOV was issued for a repetitive violation.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee small plastic water bottled stored in the chicken cooler. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. COS: Water was removed and disposed of.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the entrance to the main kitchen door open upon walking in for inspection. CA: outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: Door was closed from the inside.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
61
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the inside of the microwave to be unclean with food accumulation. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Microwave was cleaned and sanitize to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed packaged boxed stored on the floor at the back side of the main kitchen. CA: food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: In a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees with an unapproved wedding ring on while prepping. CA: Informed PIC that Jewelry except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: ring was removed and employee washed hands before proceeding to food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two employees with hair longer than 1/2 inch without a hair net while prepping and handling food. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: Hair net was worn by food employees.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use water(hot) for storing in use utensil holding at 84F. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency. COS: Water was voluntarily discarded by person in charge.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets unclean and broken gaskets on WIC (walk in cooler) door, WIF (walk in freezer) door, and warming cabinet door.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floor underneath grill and fryer to be unclean with food debris. CA: Informed PIC that the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed stagnant water/ holding on the floor tiles, in the Walk in cooler and in some of the tiles around the kitchen area. CA: Informed person in charge that the coved of the floor tiles will need to be replaced or resurface to prevent it from holding water. The floors in food service establishments in which water flush cleaning methods are used shall be provided with drains and be graded to drain, and the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and sealed.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live/moving fruit fly maggots' underneath the floor tiles due to broken floor tiles/coved of the floor tiles holding water near the hand sink next to breading stand in the main kitchen. Observed live house flies around the kitchen area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control and Eliminating harborage conditions. Observed person in charge attempting to clean out the live maggots underneath the floor tiles.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed a dead roach (back of the kitchen area). CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed door into to kitchen area to be open during inspection. CA: All doors used as exits or entrance needs to be closed at all time. COS: Door was closed.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC / Ljs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC / Ljs on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC / Ljs?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at KFC / Ljs.
How does KFC / Ljs compare to other restaurants in Stone Mountain?
KFC / Ljs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Stone Mountain average of 88.
Has KFC / Ljs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at KFC / Ljs have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at KFC / Ljs 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 KFC / Ljs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, KFC / Ljs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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