Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles in Atlanta gets a 44 in surprise inspection

[TexasTowelie]

During a year of financial turmoil, Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles in Midtown has been dealt another blow.

In a surprise health inspection, officials gave the restaurant a 44 after dead and living roaches were seen in the kitchen, Channel 2 Action News reported. Workers were also seen handling chicken with their bare hands.

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State agents raided the restaurant chain in June after allegations surfaced that the singer’s son and restaurant owner, Shanga Hankerson, owed more than $1 million in taxes and penalties. Hankerson allegedly failed to remit sales and withholding taxes and instead used the money for personal use.

Knight, who is not involved in the day-to-day operations, sued to have her name and likeness removed from the restaurant earlier this month. Hankerson has not been involved with the restaurant since his arrest, Channel 2 reported.

Read more: http://www.ajc.com/news/local/gladys-knight-chicken-and-waffles-gets-surprise-inspection/bCs9RPBtYUcMAUodZep1HK/

[left-of-center2012]

1. Is that a 44 out of 100?

The article didn't say.

[TexasTowelie]

2. I don't know,

but I suspect that is the best grade.

[CurtEastPoint]

3. Yes, 44 / 100. Not so good....

[groundloop]

4. Most reputable restaurants score in the high 90s