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HENDERSON MILL ELEMENTARY receives B in DeKalb County health inspection

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2408 HENDERSON MILL ROAD, NE ATLANTA, GA 30345

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HENDERSON MILL ELEMENTARY received a B, scoring 83 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Oct 2, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]

Inspection score

83/100Grade BOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed interior food-contact portion of ice machine (ice chute) unclean with black and pink mold-like slime. [2]

The inspector also observed salads cold holding above 41F on top of cooler of the main food service line without temperature control. [3]

A separate finding described TCS turkey sandwiches cooling in a reach in cooler that is above 41F therefore foods are unable to effectively cool. The note records an on-site correction: “Sandwiches relocated to reach in freezer.” [4]

The report marks two findings as corrected on site. [5]

What inspectors found

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Showing 4 of 4 findings

  1. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    Observed interior food-contact portion of ice machine (ice chute) unclean with black and pink mold-like slime. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    Observed interior food-contact portion of ice machine (ice chute) unclean with black and pink mold-like slime. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Discussed cleaning of ice machine. New Violation. Correct By: 10/05/2026
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  2. Cold holding

    Item 6-1A
    Observed salads cold holding above 41F on top of cooler of the main food service line without temperature control. Salads were also being placed into a cooler that was unable to maintain TCS foods 41F or below in between classes.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    Observed salads cold holding above 41F on top of cooler of the main food service line without temperature control. Salads were also being placed into a cooler that was unable to maintain TCS foods 41F or below in between classes. Discussed with PIC to place salads on an ice bath of the front food service line so that salads maintain 41F or below during service and place in freezers in between classes when needed. COS: Salads and placed in freezer. Reminded PIC that foods must be 41F or below prior to serving. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  3. Cooling methods and equipment

    Item 11A
    Observed TCS turkey sandwiches cooling in a reach in cooler that is above 41F therefore foods are unable to effectively cool. COS: Sandwiches relocated to reach in freezer.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)

    Observed TCS turkey sandwiches cooling in a reach in cooler that is above 41F therefore foods are unable to effectively cool. COS: Sandwiches relocated to reach in freezer. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 11A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  4. Equipment design and condition

    Item 15A
    Observed left hand side Beverage-Air 2-door reach in cooler unable to maintain TCS foods 41F or below. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(6)(a)

    Observed left hand side Beverage-Air 2-door reach in cooler unable to maintain TCS foods 41F or below. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition. Discussed that no TCS foods may be stored in this cooler until it can maintain 41F or below. PIC stated they will make an maintenance request. New Violation. Correct By: 10/12/2026
    Official report · Item 15A ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. This report
    83/100B
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Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

DeKalb County · Oct 2, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

Available records for this official facility

03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
DeKalb County
Inspection ID
57555216
Facility ID
12294238
Record captured
Venue address source
Official listing ·

Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from DeKalb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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