Unity Grove Elementary School
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Unity Grove Elementary School, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Plumbing installed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Locust Grove restaurant scores 78. The record reflects steady performance over time.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed sanitized dishes with a sanitizer solution that exceeded 150-400 ppm. The dishes and sanitizer observed in the three compartment sink exceeded 400 ppm. The sanitizer strips turned light blue. PIC remade the sanitizer and rewashed the dishes. Once remade, the quaternary ammonium sanitizer was observed at 400 ppm.
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed a staff member eating in the kitchen area. Also observed an opened water bottle stored above fruit in the kitchen reach in cooler. PIC corrected on site. Food employee was observed consuming food in a food preparation area, or in a food serving area, or in an area used to clean/store equipment or utensils, or in a food storage area during the inspection.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
86
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed deli meat (Sliced Turkey) in the walk in cooler expired on 9/30/25. PIC corrected on site by discarding the package of deli meat. PIC will use FIFO to properly rotate moving forward.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a condensation leak in the reach in cooler. Both coolers were leaking behind the front line. PIC advised that a work order was sent to maintenance. PIC advised to not use or store food in coolers until repaired. A follow up will be conducted on 10/11/25. PIC will not store any food in the coolers that area leaking.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
86
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the Quat sanitizer solution in the three compartment sink did not reach the minimum required strength of 150-400 ppm. The quat concentration was observed at 100 ppm. PIC remade the sanitizer solution. As a result, the solution was observed above 500 ppm. PIC was coached on the proper procedure to ensure that the sanitizer is properly dispensing and/or added or diluted as needed to obtain a reading between 150-400 ppm when using the appropriate test strips. Observed the dishwasher reaching 180 degrees during the final rinse according to the attached thermometer, however when using the heat testing test strips, the strips failed to turn orange per the manufacturer's instructions. PIC will notify maintenance to check the dish machine before use.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
90
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop bin with small specs of hair and dust build-up. Also observed the can opener in need of cleaning due to build-up of food.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed the cold water not working on the handwashing sink by the 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed (1) reach in cooler with water nesting on the bottom, (1) with a pan catching water, and (10 with a condensation drip. The coolers will need to be checked for a clogged drain line. They should not be leaking a lot of water.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed some of the ceiling tile over the prep area with dust debris. The tile will need to be cleaned or replaced with smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent tile (Repeat).
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the large AC vents in the kitchen along the walls of the walk in coolers in need of cleaning (Repeat).
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the metal shields around the lights under the ventilation hood in need of cleaning (dust debris).
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed (2) pans of crispitos stored in the pass-thru warmer without cover or overhead protection. PIC covered food items (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
64
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the cabinet's shelves where seasonings are stored with rust on them. The cabinet will need to be replaced or the food storage shelves will need to be sealed or painted to make them smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. The rust could contaminate food products.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the vents (blowers)and the facing of the vents in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to dust and a black mold-like substance on them. The walk in freezer facing for the vents have a light dust debris. Also observed the food storage shelves in the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance that needs to be cleaned.
511-6-1.05(2)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed some of the ceiling tile over the prep area with a dust debris. Please clean.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the large AC vents in the kitchen along the walls of the walk in coolers in need of cleaning due to dust debris.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the ventilation hood system over the prep area in need of cleaning due to a thick dust debris. Vents will need to be cleaned at least twice a year.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Unity Grove Elementary School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Unity Grove Elementary School on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Unity Grove Elementary School?
Across the inspection record, “plumbing installed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Unity Grove Elementary School.
How does Unity Grove Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Locust Grove?
Unity Grove Elementary School most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Locust Grove average of 78.
Has Unity Grove Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Unity Grove Elementary School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Unity Grove 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 Unity Grove Elementary School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Unity Grove Elementary School is inspected around two times per year on average.
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