Avondale Elementary School

10 Lakeshore Dr, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
School / Childcare
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Avondale Elementary School, located at 10 Lakeshore Dr in Avondale Estates, GA, underwent a food service inspection on March 23, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 74, with two major and two minor violations noted, including issues with food-contact surfaces and the proper use and storage of wiping cloths. Across two scored inspections, the facility has historically received medium-risk ratings.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
74
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Nov 10, 2025
Followup
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
61
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
55
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
74
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 23, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pink organic substance on the inner roof inside of ice bin. Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Discussed with the PIC to discard the ice from the ice machine and to thoroughly clean and sanitize the unit before putting it back into use.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dish stacked as clean with dried food debris on the outside of container. Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat food...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a wet wiping cloth stored in a sanitizer bucket with improper sanitizer concentration, and another wet wiping cloth left on the countertop outside of the sanitizer solution. Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); PIC remade sanitizer bucket and placed wet wiping cloths inside buckets.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the main kitchen exit door open, with a screen containing large gaps that could allow pest entry. Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC closed the exit door of the main kitchen.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)