Chamblee, DeKalb County

DRESDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2449 DRESDEN DR CHAMBLEE, GA 30341

Food
Latest score
91
May 22, 2026
City
Chamblee
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.

May 22, 2026

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 WIC ambient temperature at 51F upon arrival. Observed WIC ambient temperature at 46F after 20 minutes. Observed WIC ambient temperature at 41F after 40 minutes. COS: PIC kept staff out of WIC area and maintained door closed to make sure temp. came down.

Dec 3, 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

Observed ice buildup accumulating around the walk-in freezer door.

CA:(r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Advised PIC to remove existing ice and ensure the door closes properly to prevent temperature loss and moisture accumulation.

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed use sanitizer bucket solution to wipe down tables with sanitizer not meeting minimum required concentration. COS - sanitizer bucket solution remade to meet proper minimum concentration

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee dump old chemical sanitizer in prep sink and use sink to make new chemical buckets. Informed PIC - prep sink is only to be used for washing fruits and vegetables

Nov 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 833 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

During the inspection, it was observed that the fish patties were holding at 120°F, which is below the required minimum temperature of 135°F for safe consumption.PIC was advised to implement alternative methods to bring the fish patties up to the appropriate temperature of 135°F or higher. CA: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P

COS:The PIC placed the fish patties in the oven to reheat. The patties were later temped at 168°F

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

During the inspection, organic growth was observed inside the ice machine. PIC was advised to clean and sanitize the ice machine CA:511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

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: Yes

During the inspection, an old trap and a dead roach were observed behind the warmer cabinet. The Person in Charge PIC was advised to remove the trap. 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pest (C) (l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. COS:PIC discarded the old trap and cleaned the area during the inspection.

May 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 924 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tomato/cucumber salad cooling in three door reach-in-cooler with an ambient of 47F. COS: Tomato/cucumber salad was relocated to walk-in-freezer. Advised PIC to not store TCS foods inside three door reach-in-cooler until it is serviced.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05((2)(l) - tmd, ambient air & water - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ambient temperature holding at 47F inside three door reach-in-cooler. COS: TCS foods were relocated to walk-in-cooler/freezer combo.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple dead nymph roaches inside rinse water and quat ammonium sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. Observed dead and nymph roaches inside drawers next to warming-cabinet.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed an employee opened water bottle stored next to milk that is served to students inside three door reach-in-cooler. COS: Employee removed water bottle to manager's office.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple live adult roaches and a live nymph roach in the kitchen area. PIC advised they already put a work order in to address the pest issue. Advised to email a copy of the pest control service report to the health authority by 12/15/23.