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LEE ARRENDALE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE
2023 GAINESVILLE HWY , ALTO, GA 30510 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 15, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A94October 15, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple hot-water fixtures (i.e, faucets for handwashing, prepping) lacking secure connections and/or leaking; all plumbing fixtures shall adhere to local plumbing code and Georgia Food Code standards; PIC was advised to submit service records of completed repairs to the Health Authority for review.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed roaches in the facility dishwashing area; PIC was advised to consult with maintenance and/or a licensed pest control operator to discuss implementation of a pest control plan for the observed pest.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed an accumulation of ice build-up along the door and floors of multiple walk-in freezers located in an auxiliary storage area of facility; PIC was advised to consult with maintenance for re-calibration of equipment in question.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A92April 1, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Improper sanitization methods (see violation 1-2A); staff supplied with Latic acid testing strips for testing a Quaternary Ammonium solution; consulted with PIC on ensuring the proper sanitization methods were utilized within the facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(b) - hot water and chemical-methods(p)”Observed staff utilizing improper sanitization methods; multiple attempts in obtaining concentration strength for Quaternary Ammonium solution, however staff nor PIC were able to provide testing kit to measure solution concentration; further investigation revealed that staff had been supplied with Latic acid testing strips for Quaternary Ammonium solution; PIC was advised to contact supplier and request the appropriate testing kit for sanitizing solution used within the facility; advised PIC to ensure staff was trained on how to prepare solution correctly.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”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 0680077. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.