Hickory Flat Elementary School
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
82
Score
Hickory Flat Elementary School, located at 841 Brannon Rd in McDonough, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 25, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified one major and two minor violations related to food-contact surfaces, plumbing, and ventilation. Across five scored inspections, Hickory Flat Elementary School has maintained a historical pattern of mostly low-risk outcomes.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
74
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sink below proper minimum concentration. Employee remade sanitizer solution to proper concentration. 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a m...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed water heater located underneath sanitizer sink of 3-compartment sink leaking on the floor. Manager was advised to have heater repaired or removed.511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed ventilation hood not working properly. 511-6-1.07(3)(g) - Mechanical Ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (C) (g) Mechanical Ventilation. If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(g)
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