DIXIE CHICKEN
Latest Score
97
Last Inspected
Apr 23, 2026
Violations
48
Critical
18
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Score: 97
Oct 31, 2025
Score: 87
Apr 21, 2025
Score: 94
Inspection Reports
A April 23, 2026 REGULAR Score: 97 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
A November 7, 2025 FOLLOWUP Score: 99 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
C October 31, 2025 REGULAR Score: 87 1 violation 1 critical
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
baked chicken, meatloaf, stuffing, macaroni not hot holding at 135 or higher; time log not being used in place of temperature since march 2025
A April 21, 2025 REGULAR Score: 94 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
P August 22, 2024 Score: 95 1 violation 1 critical
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
items on steam table not held at 135 F or above - sides and chicken
P June 23, 2022 Score: 74 16 violations 6 critical
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Employees eating, drinking, or smoking in unauthorized area.
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Hand sinks missing trashcan nearby. Hand washing sink is not accessible. *corrected
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, AND UNADULTERATED
Food not in good condition/adulterated. (bugs in food) *discarded
Food separated and protected
Ready-to-eat food subject to contamination by raw animal product. *corrected Raw animal foods not separated by type based on minimum cook temperatures. *corrected
Food stored covered
Food stored uncovered. *corrected
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED
The approved sanitizing solution for manual/mechanical ware-washing is not at the proper concentration. *corrected
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. (raw fish)*discarded
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 57°C (135°F) or above. (chicken wings) *discarded
Thermometers provided and accurate
Lack of accurate thermometers in all refrigeration/freezer units storing TCS food. *corrected
Personal cleanliness; hair restraints
No hair/beard restraints where required.
Utensil, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Must air dry equipment prior to stacking. *corrected
Single use/single service articles: properly stored, used
Re-use of single service items. *discarded
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Nonfood-contact surfaces have accumulation of soil. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation of soil residue.
SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Waste water not disposed of in an approved manner. (standing waste water on floor on expanded room) *corrected
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Toilet facilities not supplied with toilet paper. *corrected
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Physical facilities not maintained and not clean. (floors and walls) Not hard, smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent (carpet in kitchen) Outer openings not protected against entry of pests. (waiting on Codes & Reg to approve expansion in order to install drop ceiling)
P March 8, 2022 Score: 74 19 violations 5 critical
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Employee eating, drinking, or tobacco use in an unauthorized area. Improper personal item storage
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Handsinks not stocked at all times. (missing papertowels, and trashcan nearby). *corrected at one sink Handsinks not accesible at all times (blocked by moop bucket) *corrected
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, AND UNADULTERATED
Expired Grade A dairy. (milk exp 02/07/22, and sour cream 02/06/22) Unwholesome foods. (Pork, cooked cheese dishes)
Food separated and protected
Raw animal foods not separated from Ready-to-Eat Foods. Raw animal foods not separated by minimum cooking temperatures. (eggs and raw ground beef stored above RTE foods) *corrected
Food stored covered
Food stored uncovered. (in cooler, freezer, and walk-in cooler) *corrected/discarded
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 135F or above. (cooked chicken in faulty warmer, cooked vegetables in hot well, cooked battered potatoes wedges left out at room temperature) *corrected/ discarded
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Potentially hazardous food prepared on site, Ready-to- Eat, and intended to be held more than 24 hours not date marked (exceptions- Reduced Oxygen Packaging). *corrected
Approved thawing methods used
Improper thawing method being used for TCS food. TCS Foods thawed at room temperature. (fish) *corrected
Thermometers provided and accurate
Thermometer sensor not located in the warmest part of the refrigerator or coolest part of hot storage unit. (by door) Thermometer not easily visible in cold or hot holding unit. Lack of accurate thermometers in all TCS hold units observed.
Food properly labeled; original container
All foods must be labelled with standard identity unless in orginial packaged container.
Posted: Permit/Inspection/Hand washing
2022 Permit unpaid/ not posted.
In-use utensils, properly stored
Dispensing food with a bowl or other container without a handle. (sugar) *corrected In-use food dispensing utensil(s) not properly stored. (scoop handles must not touch the product- flour)
Single use/single service articles: properly stored, used
Improper display/storage of single service items. Single service not covered or inverted or upside down to avoid contamination. *corrected
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
Hands not washed when changing gloves.
Ware washing facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips
Ware washing facilities being used for food prep is unclean.
Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure; plumbing maintained
Plumbing not maintained in good repair. (Front handsink drains slowly)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Restroom lacks self-closing door.
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Outer openings not protected against entry of pests. Floors and walls are not hard, smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbant.
Adequate ventilation and lighting
Unclean air ducts and filters. (big fan in the back, covered in dust) Ventilation hood system covered in grease drippings. (owner stated company cleans in twice a month, will be coming soon to clean it)
P June 4, 2021 Score: 81 11 violations 5 critical
Certified food protection manager
No certified food manager present.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED AND SANITIZED
potato wedger requires cleaning in use bulk scoops require cleaning
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food not maintained at 57°C (135°F) or above. baked chicken in warmer at 110 wings in warmer 110 warming table temps below 120
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL: PROCEDURES AND RECORDS
time being used but not documented
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
sliced tomatoes and cold salads not date marked
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
food containers on floor of walk in
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
cutting board requires refurbishment or replacement lid on exterior freezer requires repair
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
outside of fryers require cleaning outside of bulk containers require cleaning
Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
grease on ground around dumpster
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
side window open to outside side exhaust fan open to outside back door missing portion of screening open to outside floor in disrepair floor requires cleaning under fryers and ovens
INSECTS, RODENTS AND ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
insects present