ELLENWOOD, DeKalb County

CEDAR GROVE HIGH SCHOOL

2360 RIVER RD ELLENWOOD, GA 30294

Food
Latest score
97
May 11, 2026
City
ELLENWOOD
County
DeKalb
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed trap inside dry food storage area containing dead pests. Trap should be frequently discarded in an effort to avoid accumulation of dead pests.

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee food and beverages stored above food used for food service. COS items were relocated.

Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food.

Symptoms and reporting were discussed with PIC.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in employee restroom not providing hot water.

A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 981 violation

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leaking faucets at 4 compartment ware washing sink and 2 compartment prep sink.

Oct 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 912 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods (salad) not cold holding at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS salad was discarded. Advise items be cooked properly after prep and stored in cold holding unit when lunch is not actively being served.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods (orange chicken, carrots) not hot holding at 135°F (57°C) or above. COS carrots were discarded, chicken was reheated.