How clean are school cafeterias in Columbus area? Health inspection scores are here

The Ledger-Enquirer has compiled a list of health inspections scores for Columbus-area cafeterias in public and private schools.

This list comprises the most recent scores from inspections conducted by Georgia and Alabama health department officials and posted on their websites.

Georgia’s inspection frequency depends on the food establishment category, but it’s typically twice per year. Establishments that receive a “C” or “U” food safety grade will have at least one additional routine inspection added in a 12-month period and may have more inspections at the discretion of the local health authority. If an establishment maintains an “A” food safety rating on three consecutive routine inspections, the local health authority may reduce the frequency of routine inspections.

Alabama inspects food establishments every four months or every six months if the previous inspection score was at least 95.

Georgia’s health department posts the inspection reports online, so those violations are noted in this list. Alabama, however, posts only the scores — not the reports — so those violations aren’t noted here.

The following inspections were conducted from Jan. 26-May 9.

MUSCOGEE COUNTY

Elementary schools

100: Allen, Blanchard, Brewer, Britt David, Clubview, Dawson, Dimon, Dorothy Height, Double Churches, Downtown, Eagle Ridge, Forrest Road, Fox, Gentian, Georgetown, Hannan, Johnson, Key, Lonnie Jackson, Martin Luther King Jr., Mathews, Midland, North Columbus, Reese Road, River Road, South Columbus, St. Marys Road, Waddell, Wesley Heights and Wynnton.

97: Davis.

• During the May 9 inspection, the inspector noted the mixed vegetables and carrots were being improperly cooled. The violation was corrected during the inspection.

96. Rigdon Road.

• During the March 9 inspection, the inspector noted “pink build up” on the ice machine’s chute. The violation immediately was corrected.

Middle schools

100: Aaron Cohn, Arnold, Baker, Blackmon Road, Double Churches, East Columbus, Eddy, Fort, Midland, Richards and Veterans Memorial.

Note: Rothschild isn’t listed because its food is prepared in the adjacent Lonnie Jackson kitchen, which scored a 100.

High schools

100: Carver, Columbus, Hardaway, Jordan, Kendrick, Northside, Shaw and Spencer.

Others

100: Marshall Success Center, Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts and St. Elmo Center for the Gifted.

HARRIS COUNTY

100: Creekside, Harris County Carver Middle School, Harris County High School, Mulberry Creek, New Mountain Hill, Park and Pine Ridge.

CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY

100: Chattahoochee County Education Center and Chattahoochee County Middle/High School.

PHENIX CITY

100: Central Freshman Academy, Central High School, Creative Learning Center, Culinary Arts Center, Early Learning Center, Lakewood Elementary, Lakewood Primary, Meadowlane, New Beginning Parenting Center, Phenix City Elementary, Phenix City Intermediate, Ridgcrest, Sherwood, South Girard, Special Education Center, Success Academy, The Brick and Westview.

99: Creekside Early Learning Center.

RUSSELL COUNTY

100: Dixie, Oliver, Russell County High School and Russell County Middle School

99: Ladonia and Mount Olive.

SMITHS STATION

100: East Smiths Station, Smiths Station Junior High School, Smiths Station High School, South Smiths Station and West Smiths Station.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

100: Brookstone, Calvary Christian, Glenwood and St. Anne.

97: St. Luke Ministry Center.

• The inspector noted during the March 21 inspection that multiple containers storing flour weren’t properly labeled. The violation was corrected during inspection.

96: St. Luke Early Learning Center.

• The inspector noted during the March 21 inspection that the cooling rack storing containers of ground beef and spaghetti sauce (prepared March 18) weren’t marked with the date made. The violation was corrected during inspection.

94: Pacelli.

• The inspector noted during the April 20 inspection that the facility lacked a certified food safety manager. The inspector wrote that the person in charge was told about the upcoming ServSafe class at the health department or online. Pacelli received the same violation for scores of 94 during the previous two inspections, Nov. 10 and April 23, 2021.