Candler-McAfee, DeKalb County

SNAPFINGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1365 SNAPFINGER RD DECATUR, GA 30032

Food
Latest score
93
Jan 14, 2026
City
Candler-McAfee
County
DeKalb
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.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee rinse and left dirty food pan inside produce sink. COS pan was moved to warewash and sink cleaned and sanitized.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee serving food wearing a watch. COS Employee removed watch.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods (rice, teriyaki chicken, veggie burger) not hot holding at 135°F or above. COS foods were reheated.

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed milk cartons at front food service RIC and milk and yogurt in walk in cooler not cold holding at 41F and below. COS milk was substituted with juice on lines and milk was pulled from reach in and walk in cooler and PIC set aside to be discarded. Advised PIC that walk-in cooler shall not be used to store TCS foods until repaired.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed milk cartons with an expiration date of August 24, 2024 inside reach in cooler. COS Items with said expiration date were discarded.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rodent droppings beneath dishwashing machine as well as traps throughout kitchen. Discussed with PIC that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

  3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control.

  4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

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 leaking pipe beneath three compartment sink. Advised PIC to repair pipe.

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cut spinach (44F), 1% Milk (44F) and strawberry yogurt (44F) not holding aTCS temp of 41F or below. COS- Milk was moved to the walk in freezer to rapid chill to 39F and then placed in milk box. Cut spinach was moved to walk in freezer. Advised Area Supervisor (Tia Gore) walk in cooler shall not be used to store TCS foods until repaired.

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

Walk in cooler not maintaining a TCS temp of 41F or below. Ambient reading 44F at time on inspection. Advised to have repaired.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 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: Yes

Upon arrival, observed personal beverage stored on prep counter. COS beverage was placed on bottom shelf. Food service employees must have designated storage areas for food and beverage. Only single service cups with a lid and straw are permissible in food prep/service areas.

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 leak from ceiling above 2nd food service line. Line is currently not being used, must be repaired prior to use.