McDonough, Henry County

Locust Grove Elementary School

95 GRIFFIN RD LOCUST GROVE, GA 30248

Food
Latest score
90
Apr 14, 2026
City
McDonough
County
Henry
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.

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 904 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed three chemical spray bottles that did not contain labels with a common name. PIC corrected on site by writing the name of the chemical on each bottle.

511-6-1.07(6)(b) - Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed inadequate sanitizer concentration in the wiping cloth buckets. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer was observed at 50 ppm. PIC corrected on site. Once remade, the sanitizer bucket was observed at 300 ppm.

511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation.

  1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be:

(i) Maintained dry; and

(ii) Used for no other purpose.

  1. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and

(ii) Laundered daily.

  1. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes.

  2. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil.

  3. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

  4. Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer’s label use instructions.

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 the hot water knob in bad repair on the four compartment sink. PIC will have the faucet knob repaired by 4/16/2026.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a trash can with a lid not provided in the restroom for sanitary napkins. PIC will install a trash can with a lid by 4/16/2016.

511-6-1.06(5)(h) - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) (h) Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 992 violations

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the outside dumpster with doors open. The dumpster must be closed at all times.

511-6-1.06(5)(n) - Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered:

  1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units:

(i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or

(ii) After they are filled; and

  1. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the ventilation hood system in the kitchen missing a grid making a hole. Advised PIC to put in a maintenance request to have the grid replaced.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 916 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a pan of turkey sandwiches stored in the reach in cooler with an expired date of 3/4. Advised PIC to make sure that staff are rotating and pulling food items with the first in first out system. Once food items are expired they must be discarded (COS).

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single service cups being used to scoop sugar from the bulk sugar bad. Please use a scoop to get food items so contamination will be limited.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the blowers (vent) in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to dust debris.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an accumulation of old food debris in the drawer with clean utensils. Make sure to clean the drawers regularly.

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: Yes

Observed a black stain or thick dust debris on the ceiling of the dry storage room. Also, observed cobwebs and dust on the ceilings and walls in the restroom above the toilet.

Observed a pipe by the restroom with a black mold-like debris. Please clean and repaint to see if the leak is fixed. This is a consecutive repeat.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(j) - heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the AC vents in the dry storage and the restroom in need of cleaning due to a thick dust build-up. This is a consecutive repeat.

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 947 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the ice scoop bin with a black mold-like debris and a white substance. PIC started the cleaning process (COS).

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the blowers (vent) in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to dust debris.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the outside dumpster with doors open.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(r),(s) - frequency, removal of refuse, recyclables and returnables often enough to minimize odors and attracting pests; receptacles or vehicles, removal from premises in approved manner (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several wood pallets on the ground by the dumpster.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cobwebs underneath equipment and in the ceiling of the kitchen, dry storage, and dish room.

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

Observed a pipe by the restroom with a black mold-like debris. Please clean and repaint to see if the leak is fixed.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(j) - heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the AC vents in the dry storage and the restroom in need of cleaning due to a thick dust build-up.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the handwashing sink in the employee's restroom at 69F. It is not meeting the required temperature of 85F or above. A maintenance request will need to be put in.

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 dead insects, spider webs, and leaves in the dishwasher that is not use. The dishwasher and dish room must still stay clean even though it is not being used.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(d) - clean-in place equipment (cip) (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the blowers (vents) in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to dust debris.

Sep 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a pan of salsa with no preparation or disposal date. Also observed some mozzarella cheese with an expired date. PIC added the correct date marking to the items. (COS)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the reach in freezer with a heavy ice/frost build-up on the inside of the unit. The door is not closing properly to help keep the items frozen properly. PIC submitted a work order to either have the unit replaced or repaired. Please see attached document.