Downtown Elementary School Cafeteria

1400 First Ave, Columbus, GA 31901

School / Childcare

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Downtown Elementary School Cafeteria has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Columbus restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth stored a chlorine sanitizing solution measuring 0. Rule:

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed bottle of bleach located above three-compartment sink unlabeled. Observed bottle of Windex located in dishwasher area unlabeled. Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf. Person in charge labeled bottles.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Downtown Elementary School Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Downtown Elementary School Cafeteria on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Downtown Elementary School Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Downtown Elementary School Cafeteria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Columbus average of 94.

Has Downtown Elementary School Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Downtown Elementary School Cafeteria have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Downtown Elementary School Cafeteria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Downtown Elementary School Cafeteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Downtown Elementary School Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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