Bowdon High School

504 W College St, Bowdon, GA 30108

School / Childcare

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Bowdon High School stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Bowdon average 82, so Bowdon High School trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed pink build up in ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at two hand sinks./ All hand sinks must be stocked with paper towels.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed high heat dish machine not reaching 160F./ PIC will spray dishes with quatinary sanitizer after using machine for the wash and rinse cycle.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed high heat dish machine not reaching 160F. PIC stated they will use three compartment sink until fixed.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed live pests near dishmachine./ PIC showed record of monthly pest control service

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed high heat dish machine not reaching 160F. PIC stated they will use three compartment sink until fixed.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food stored on floor of walk-in freezer.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottles beside single use items. PIC moved chemicals to appropriate location.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several personal hand sanitizers stored on top of baking equipment and next to water bottle allowing potential contamination./keep all personal and chemical bottles in a designated area away from food equipment and food prep areas

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bowdon High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bowdon High School on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bowdon High School?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bowdon High School.

How does Bowdon High School compare to other restaurants in Bowdon?

Bowdon High School most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bowdon average of 82.

Has Bowdon High School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bowdon High School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bowdon High School means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bowdon High School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bowdon High School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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