Luella Elementary School

575 Walker Dr, Locust Grove, GA 30248

School / Childcare

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Luella Elementary School has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to the broader Locust Grove restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed exposed wires on the motor (both ends) in the walk in freezer. The wires must be covered on both ends.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed the floor wet in the washer and dryer area. The washer is in bad repair and is leaking. The washer must be replaced or repaired.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed utensils in the storage area that contained food build up. According to the PIC, the utensils will be removed by 3/7/25.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed a box of bread being served stored on top of the sneeze guard while preparing trays. PIC advised that exposed foods cannot be placed on top of the sneeze guard due to potential contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(t)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing jewelry in the serving area.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed build up in the bottom of a reach in cooler in the kitchen area. According to the PIC, the reach in cooler is not being used. PIC advised to clean the cooler as needed.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris on the floor in the dishwashing area. Also observed a cracked baseboard in the dishwashing area. PIC will place a work order to have the base board repaired.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed the sneeze guard not protecting food products from contamination. Some guards were missing and needs to be replaced. Keep food covered and let students pull one at a time to protect the food items.

511-6-1.04(4)(u)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the prep sink in need of sealing to the wall.

511-6-1.05(4)(b)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed the final rinse data plate not working properly. Also observed the dishwasher leaking a lot of water on the floor. The leak will need to be fixed.

511-6-1.05(2)(y)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed the lid on the dumpster broken. Make sure to keep lids closed.

511-6-1.06(5)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed a dust debris on the wall above the walk in freezer door, ceiling in walk in cooler, and on the ceiling tile on the serving line.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed some ceiling tile in the dish room with rust spots.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed HVAC vent in the dry storage room with a dust debris.

511-6-1.07(2)(j)

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed a fan standing in the dish room with a thick dust debris. Fan needs to be cleaned to reduce contamination.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling tile over the prep area, by hand sink, and above the doors of the walk in cooler/walk in freezer in need of cleaning due to dust debris.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling tile in the dish room with rust spots and one damaged. Please make sure the tile is in good repair. Ceiling tile in the employee's restroom with black mold-like spots.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed the AC vent in the dish room with rust and (1) in the dry storage with dust debris.

511-6-1.07(2)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Luella Elementary School last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Luella Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Luella Elementary School.

How does Luella Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Locust Grove?

Luella Elementary School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Locust Grove average of 78.

Has Luella Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Luella Elementary School have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Luella Elementary 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 Luella Elementary School inspected?

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

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