Gladden Middle School

700 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705
School / Childcare
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Gladden Middle School has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Compared to other Chatsworth restaurants (averaging 92), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two large pans of vegetable soup in the Walk in Cooler to measure 45F-48F for over 24 hours. According to manager on duty the soup was cooked the day before and placed in the walk in cooler. Both large pans discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed a heavy buildup of a black mold substance in the interior of the ice machine along with pink slime buildup on the edge of the ice chute.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
78
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gladden Middle School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gladden Middle School on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Gladden Middle School compare to other restaurants in Chatsworth?

Gladden Middle School most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Chatsworth average of 92.

Has Gladden Middle School's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gladden Middle School have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gladden Middle School 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 Gladden Middle School inspected?

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