Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts

2530 Mt. Zion Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236

School / Childcare

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

“Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Jonesboro average 85, so Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee while donning gloves adjust clothing and then proceed to handle tray of broccoli at front-food service with soiled gloves. Advised PIC If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. COS: Had food employee cease handling tray of broccoli, wash hands, and don new gloves.

511-6-1.04(4)(n)

1-2B - certified food protection manager (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM posted in public display with an expiration date of 12/9/24. Advised PIC a CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. COS: Had PIC place current CFSM with expiration date of 11/18/29 in public display.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed milk inside of front-food service milk cooler above 41F. Advised PIC Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed display cooler at front-food service in disrepair, with no indication of work-order; Observed RIC at main kitchen with ambient temperature of 47. CA: Had PIC remove TCS items from RIC and place work-order paperwork on front-food service display cooler.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee wash-rinse-sanitize multiple utensils (spoon, scoop, scooter, spatula) move from dirty to clean dishes and store away without hand-washing step between handling clean dishes. Advised PIC Food employees shall clean their hands After handling soiled equipment or utensils. COS: Had employee replace all utensils put away as clean, to wash compartment for proper wash-rinse-sanitize with hand washing step in-between.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed PIC remove rack of mixed salad dish (1) from WIC, taking temperature of mixed salad dish, bare hand contact of carrot on mixed salad dish (1), observed no discard step after bare-hand contact with RTE food. Advised PIC Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. COS: Had PIC discard mixed salad dish (1).

511-6-1.04(4)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed display cooler at front-food service in disrepair, with no indication of work-order; Observed RIC at main kitchen with ambient temperature of 43. CA: Had PIC remove TCS items from RIC and place work-order paperwork on front-food service display cooler.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts.

How does Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts compare to other restaurants in Jonesboro?

Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jonesboro average of 85.

Has Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts 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 Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Martha Ellen Stillwell High School of the Arts is inspected around two times per year on average.

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