Athens, Clarke County

H.T. Edwards Early Learning Center (ELC)

440 DEARING EXT BLDG 1 ATHENS, GA 30606

Food
Latest score
99
Mar 12, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
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.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 992 violations

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

Ice buildup observed in condenser in WI freezer.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mold growth observed on fan guard in WI cooler.

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2025

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

Faucet leak observed at kitchen hand sink.

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee beverage not protected by lid and straw. Corrective action (CA): Employee beverage to be stored in single-service cup with lid and straw. Person in charge (PIC) supplied drink with lid and straw.

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: NoRepeat: No

Mold growth observed in ice machine. CA: Ice machine to be cleaned and sanitized frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Loose trach accumulated around dumpsters.

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 981 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee food stored in location other than designated and labelled area. Repeat