MCDONOUGH, Henry County

Essential Bowls (Mobile Unit)

3487 HIGHWAY 81 EAST MCDONOUGH, GA 30252

Food
Latest score
94
Mar 3, 2026
City
MCDONOUGH
County
Henry
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 942 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D.No hand soap at the hand wash sink.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

16B.Observed hand sink at base of operation in disrepair.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

11D.Missing thermometer for prep cooler in kitchen. This violation were assessed at the base of operation.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

17C. Observed unfinished wall surfaces in the kitchen. Seal or paint with semi-gloss washable paint.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that the hand sink was being used to store dishes. COS. Removed. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the counter. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Base violation: 16A. Observed no hot or cold water under pressure provided at food prep sink

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Base violation: 16B Observed leaking water line at hand wash sink in kitchen. Violation assessed at the base of operation

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed in-use utensils stored in stagnant, cold water between uses. COS. Removed. CA: In-use utensils shall be stored using approved means such as in hot (135 F) water, in running water, in the product with the handle above the level of the food, or in/on a clean container/surface.

Oct 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 983 violations

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

16B. Observed leaking water at hand wash sink in kitchen. Violation assessed at the base of operation.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

16A. Observed no hot or cold water under pressure at the food prep sink in kitchen. Violation assessed at the base of operation.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

16B Observed leaking water line at hand wash sink in kitchen. Violation assessed at the base of operation.