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AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10 LAKESHORE DR , AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 17, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing. This restaurant scored as low as 77 on November 10, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A95September 17, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
PIC unable to provide clean-up procedure nor disinfectant for Norovirus.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Gasket on the Beverage Air pass thru warmer is warped. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Interior of the Beverage Air warmer has some build-up and dried spillage. Interior of bins and drawers holding bags of sugar and dish towels are unclean with debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”A98March 23, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed several clear plastic pans and lids with broken portions of the equipment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Wall of the outdoor walk-in cooler door has some black spotted build-up.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed employee coffee cups stored with school items in the Continental freezer. CA personal items shall be stored separate from all food service items COS: items relocated to the bottom shelf where no other food service items were located.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”C77November 10, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food source, temperature control and food storage.
CA: Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P OBSERVATION: Lettuce (dated 10-23-25) and carrots in the outdoor cooler are discolored and milky (respectively). COS: products discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”OBSERVATION: sliced turkey holding above 41F in the prep sink while thawing.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”OBSERVATION: 2 severely dented cans of sliced apples in partially used case observed on shelf in the storage room. COS- canned discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)”OBSERVATION: Sliced turkey observed in the prep sink in stagnant warm water to thaw.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”OBSERVATION: Floor of the empty exterior walk-in freezer is unclean. Some black-build-up (spots) on the paper & plastic near the outdoor cooler door.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”C77October 30, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving pest control, menu & labeling and cleaning & sanitizing.
Dead and live flying insects observed in the bag of wheat and white flour in the storage room.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”Two bags of unopened shredded lettuce in the outdoor cooler with use by dates of 10-16-25. COS-bags discarded. A: TCS products shall not be expired.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Interior of the ice machine is unclean with pink and black build-up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several flying insects in the dry storage room and the kitchen near the pass thru-units.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed food and beverages stored on the floor of the outdoor walk-in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed dead insects in the dry storage on oil container, bags of food (flour), the floor etc..
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)”Observed ice build-up on the floor and ceiling of the outdoor freezer. Observed top exterior of the dishmachine, interior of some drawers unclean with debris. Some black-build-up on the paper & plastic near the outdoor cooler door.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”B84February 7, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
CA: Time/temperature control for safety food (tcs) shall cold hold @41F or below. Observed food (TC) in the 2dr Beverage Air cooler holding for more than 24 hours above 41F. see * product being discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Cold holding equipment shall be sufficient to properly maintain tcs foods at 41F or below. Observed only 1 in use TCS food cooler over stacked w/food items. Products out of temperature were discarded.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)”Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Observed walk-in freezer unable to maintain products frozen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Non food contact surfaces shall be kept clean. Observed shelves in the WIC with some black and white build-up, floor & coving in the WIC observed with black build-up. Interior of the not in use milk box unclean with spillage.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”A90September 25, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below OBSERVATION: sliced cheese holding in the pass thru cooler at 46 and 49F. COS- cheese was placed Continental freezer to cool.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule. OBSERVATION: Walk in freezer is not holding at a temperature that would allow for food to be kept frozen solid nor cold held. Numerous plastic pans and lids are severely cracked/broken. Discussed with PIC that replacement is needed. Ice machine is leaking water from the bottom. Email to Director of School Nutrition sent regarding this.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVATION: shelves in the walk in cooler have black fuzz like build-up.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A100April 26, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A91September 21, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Kale salad not cold holding at 41F or below. see* COS-salad placed in the wif to cooler. PIC advised to place individual containers on ice.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Chicken bites not holding at 135F or above. see* COS-bites reheated to 165F+ PIC advised to ensure that hot water is touching the bottom of the pans.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FS044-660023. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.