The Chicken Ranch

5641 Hwy 129, Pendergrass, GA 30567

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Sep 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Chicken Ranch three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Sep 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, showing up two times.

Among Pendergrass restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 20, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed single service items stored directly on counter not stored in protective plastic packaging.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Observed plastic water bottle stored on clean dish shelf above three compartment sink. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all employee beverages are stored outside of food storage or preparation areas or stored in a single service cup with a lid and a straw. Drink removed. COS.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Jan 25, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips found at establishment.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer compartment of three compartment sinks at a concentration above 200 ppm. CA: PIC instructed to ensure chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100ppm. PIC remade sanitizer to proper concentration. COS.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No paper towels stocked in dispenser at back kitchen hand sink. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all hand sinks are stocked with paper towels. PIC restocked paper towels. COS. REPEAT.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed permit hung on wall behind counter, not within 1 foot approach.

511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris accumulations on wire shelf in back on kitchen near door, clean at a frequency necessary to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Mar 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee rinse food pan and place on drying rack, skipping required sanitize step. CA: PIC advised all food equipment and utensils must be properly sanitized at the required intervals to prevent pathogen growth and cross contamination. PIC instructed employee on proper three compartment sink sanitization methods and filled sanitizer compartment to proper 50ppm chlorine concentration. Employee properly rewashed food pan. COS.

511-6-1.05(8)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed front hand sink access blocked by reach-in freezer. Observed back hand sink blocked by grill scraper located in sink bowl. CA: PIC advised hand sinks must be kept free from all items and remain accessible for hand washing purposes. Items removed and freezer moved to allow access. COS.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No paper towel observed at front hand sink. CA: PIC advised to ensure paper towels are available at all hand sinks. Paper towels supplied. COS.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) certificate for Maria Jordan at establishment is shows expiration date of 5/23/2023. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised to ensure CFSM certification is kept up to date at establishment. PIC given 30 days to submit updated CFSM documentation to Health Department.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed cardboard laying on the floor in front of the grill. Absorbent material, not smooth or easily cleanable.

511-6-1.07(1)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple items in bottom of make table stored uncovered. CA: PIC advised to ensure all food not actively cooling must be stored covered. PIC coved affected items. COS.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Chicken Ranch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Chicken Ranch on file is from Sep 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Chicken Ranch?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Chicken Ranch.

How does The Chicken Ranch compare to other restaurants in Pendergrass?

The Chicken Ranch most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pendergrass average of 89.

Has The Chicken Ranch's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Chicken Ranch have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Chicken Ranch 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 The Chicken Ranch inspected?

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

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