Tara Elementary (Hsp)
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
67
Score
Tara Elementary, located at 937 Mt. Zion Rd in Morrow, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 23, 2026. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and three minor violations related to food-contact surfaces, cold holding temperatures, and the cleanliness and design of food and non-food contact surfaces. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Feb 23, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed debris and pink mold like substance on white panel of ice machine on interior. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, as necessary.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (single- service low fat milks and chocolate milk (single-service)) cold holding in the temperature danger zone above 41°F at the front food service milk box #2. Advised PIC that when cold holding TCS food, foods shall range between 41°F or below. COS- Food employees relocated low fat milk and chocolate milk in the walk in cooler for proper cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple equipment in disrepair. Advised PIC equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout main kitchen in several areas. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of foo products. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean ceiling tiles throughout the main kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Upon arrival observed visible light entry at the back door of the facility. Advised PIC that outer openings shall be protected against rodents and pest by solid, self closing , tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to place weather stripping at the back door of facility.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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