T.G.I.Friday's
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
90
Score
T.G.I.Friday's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. On Feb 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Morrow average 80, so T.G.I.Friday's is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of the interior of the ice bin lid connected to the beverage machine in the main kitchen with red residue. Advised PIC that 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 of ice bin lid connected to the beverage machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
90
Jul 17, 2025
Followup
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of microwave stored as clean with residue in the main kitchen. Also observed food contact surface of the ice bin lid in the main kitchen stored as clean with staining. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of microwave and ice bin lid.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed air curtain in disrepair during time of inspection. Advised PIC that Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule. Advised PIC to have air curtain serviced.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
86
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items (raw chicken-2 pans) and (raw shrimp-2 pans) cold holding in the temperature danger zone in cooler drawer unit #1. Advised PIC that when cold holding all TCS foods shall be at a temperature of 41 F and below. COS: PIC discarded the two bins on raw chicken and 2 bins of raw shrimp.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food contact surfaces of multiple plates stored as clean with food splatter. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Advised PIC to place soiled plates near the dish machine in order to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink at the bar area without soap. Advised PIC that all handwash sinks shall be supplied with soap at all times. COS: Food employee placed soap at the hand sink at the bar area.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of the bulk ice machine panel stored as clean with brown residue. Also observed multiple food contact surfaces of the interior of microwave stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC equipment food contact surfaces sand utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation where contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of microwaves and bulk ice machine panel.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak at the faucet of the 3-compartment sink. Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to have the 3-compartment sink repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed drain flies near the 3-compartment sink during time of inspection. Advised PIC the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsection. Advised PIC to contact pest control to have facility serviced.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed cooler drawer #1 in the main kitchen with an ambient temperature of 48F. Advised PIC that 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 unit serviced.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed cooked pasta cooling in a discarded cooler drawer unit. Also observed 2 bins of prepped raw chicken cooling tightly covered in the WIC. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. Advised food employee to loosely cover 2 bins of raw chicken and to place cooked pasta in the WIC for proper cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
52
Jan 13, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. COS- foods were relocated
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink with no soap. COS- soap was supplied
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
78
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items cold holding above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS items cold holding shall be held at 41F or below. Items were placed on ice bath.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed employee wash hands in cold water. Advised PIC of proper hand washing procedures.
511-6-1.03(5)(b)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: No hot water observed at hand sink near WIC. Advised PIC that hot water shall be 100F at all hand sinks.
511-6-1.06(1)(i)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No paper observed at hand sink near WIC. Advised PIC hand sink shall be supplied with paper towels at all times.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No soap observed at hand sink near dish area. Advised PIC that hand soap shall be supplied at hand sink at all times.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival observed back hand sink blocked by a speed rack. Advised PIC hand sink shall be easily accessible at all times. COS- speed rack removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice bin lid open when not in use. Advised PIC storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: employee close ice bin lid
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of ice machine panel stored as clean with mold-like substance. Also observed food contact surface of interior of microwave stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation where contamination may have occurred. CA: Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of microwave &ice machine panel.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed drawer cooler in disrepair. Advised to have cooler repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak at hand sink and prep sink. Advised PIC leak shall be repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
37
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of ice machine panel and ice bin lid stored as clean with mold-like substance. Also observed food contact surface of interior of microwave stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation where contamination may have occurred. CA: Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of microwave, ice machine panel and ice bin lid.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed chemical based mechanical dish machine in disrepair during time of inspection. Advised PIC that when using a chlorine as a chemical sanitizer, the range shall be between 50-100 ppm. CA: Advised PIC to have dish machine repaired and to utilize 3rd compartment of the 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice bin lid open when not in use at the bar area. Advised PIC storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Had employee close ice bin lid at bar area.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bulk seasoning shakers unlabeled with a common name near grill area. Advised PIC food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. CA: Advised PIC to place label on all seasoning shakers with its common name.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was T.G.I.Friday's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at T.G.I.Friday's on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at T.G.I.Friday's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at T.G.I.Friday's.
How does T.G.I.Friday's compare to other restaurants in Morrow?
T.G.I.Friday's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Morrow average of 80.
Has T.G.I.Friday's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at T.G.I.Friday's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at T.G.I.Friday's 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 T.G.I.Friday's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, T.G.I.Friday's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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