St. Luke Early Learning Center

300 11Th St, Columbus, GA 31902

School / Childcare

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at St. Luke Early Learning Center, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “proper date marking and disposition” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

St. Luke Early Learning Center's latest score of 90 falls below the Columbus average of 94. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken and rice in walk-n cooler with a prep date of 4/20 and discard date of 4/27. Rule: 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf Corrective Action: PIC changed discard date to 4/26.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shredded cheese in walk-in cooler in covered plastic container without date marking. Rule: 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf Corrective Action: PIC date marked cheese.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 19, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed facility lack a current certified food safety manager certificate in its employ. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. Pf

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed meat sauce and rice stored in walk-in cooler lacking a date marking indicating prep-by or use-by date. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a...

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was St. Luke Early Learning Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at St. Luke Early Learning Center on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at St. Luke Early Learning Center?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at St. Luke Early Learning Center.

How does St. Luke Early Learning Center compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

St. Luke Early Learning Center most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Columbus average of 94.

Has St. Luke Early Learning Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at St. Luke Early Learning Center have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at St. Luke Early Learning Center 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 St. Luke Early Learning Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, St. Luke Early Learning Center is inspected around two times per year on average.

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