Henderson Middle School

2830 Henderson Mill Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341

School / Childcare

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Henderson Middle School has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Chamblee sits at 84, putting Henderson Middle School on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed Beverage-Air milk cooler located on right side of front food service area with excess condensation leaking into bottom of cooler. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition. Discussed completing any maintenance or repairs on cooler to prevent leaks.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice inside left side front food service hand sink. CA: Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions COS: ice removed from hand sink

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed left side Victory reach in cooler unable to maintain ambient and TCS foods 41F or below. See temperature in log. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. Do not store TCS foods in cooler until it can maintain 41F or below.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Nov 5, 2024

Followup

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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3-1B - food received at proper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bag of spinach stored for use in walk in cooler that PIC stated was received today and read 46F upon receiving from delivery and was reading 46F while stored in walk in cooler. CA: Refrigerated, time/temperature control for safety food shall be at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below when received. COS: PIC placed bag of spinach in office to return to supplier.

511-6-1.04(3)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed inside of ice machine unclean with pink slime. CA: Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: Employee started cleaning ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 4 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 7 boxes of salad mix and shredded lettuce with best by date of either 10/4/24 or 10/5/24. COS: boxes of salad mix and shredded lettuce discarded. CA: Time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, observed molded cucumbers, green bell peppers and onions. COS: molded foods discarded CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.

511-6-1.04(1)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple pans of chicken philly sandwiches hot-holding below 135F in warmer cabinets. Observed one pan of chicken fried steak patties hot-holding below 135F. See * on temperature log. COS: pans of chicken philly sandwiches and chicken fried steak patties placed in oven for reheating. Foods reheated (see temperature log) then placed back in warmer cabinet.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salads finished being prepared at 10:45am and 1st cooling temperatures taken at 11:25AM then again at 12pm without any changes in temperatures. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature. Reminded PIC that salads on front food service line shall be cold-holding 41F before placing on line. Suggested to place salads on ice baths and place in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F or below before placing on main buffet line. COS: salads relocated to walk in freezer

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salads not being cooled down using proper cooling methods. COS: PIC placed salads in walk in freezer to cool down. Discussed leaving salads in walk in freezer longer than 10 minutes to ensure it cools down to 41F before placing on buffet line.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Henderson Middle School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Henderson Middle School on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Henderson Middle School?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Henderson Middle School.

How does Henderson Middle School compare to other restaurants in Chamblee?

Henderson Middle School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chamblee average of 84.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Henderson 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 Henderson Middle School inspected?

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

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