Johns Creek, Fulton County

MCGINNIS WOODS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

5368 MCGINNIS FERRY RD ALPHARETTA, GA 30005

Food
Latest score
100
Apr 20, 2026
City
Johns Creek
County
Fulton
Inspections
8

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2025

Followup

Score: 863 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(j) - food contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed cooked pasta (in colander on large stock pot) in the far right 3-compartment sink basin; Observed wet dirty utensils in the middle sink basin; PIC moved the wet dirty utensils from the middle basin - over the uncovered cooked pasta - to the dish machine rack (located: to the right of the pasta). COS PIC discarded pasta. CA: Use designated prep sinks.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Inspector observed a multitude of cans dented at the seam (Location: cans storage rack) NOTE: Completed RCP states there will be a notice posted for dented cans. COS: PIC segregated dented cans. Corrective action: Products that are held by permit holder for credit, redemption, or returned to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed employee cell phone (connected to a charger) and an employee handbag stored on can opener prep station (Location: dry storage room). COS PIC relocated personal belongings. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 7210 violations

7-1 - pasteurized foods used: prohibited foods not offered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(9) - pasteurized foods, prohibited re-service and prohibited foods not offered (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed students setting plates, napkins, and eating utensils out without gloves while touching eating ends; and student self-serve salad bar. COS - PIC closed down salad bar. Corrective action: No bare hand contact in an HSP; and only trained staff shall serve the students food.

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

Inspector observed mold-like growth on the interior surfaces of the ice bin. Corrective action: Ice bins shall be cleaned at a frequency to preclude to accumulations of mold and soil or according to manufacturer's instructions.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed pitchers stored directly on previously opened/used chemicals and hydrogen peroxide bottle stored in a container with flour bag, baking soda box, and other food items. Corrective action: Locate the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above/with food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed several cans dented at the seam; and no written allergen notification for consumers. Corrective action: Products that are held by permit holder for credit, redemption, or returned to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles; must have a written allergen notification for consumers of allergens present in unpackaged foods.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed a pest control device stored on wall over can opener prep station and food storage rack. Corrective action: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a food preparation area.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed no employees must wash hands sign in the employee/adult restroom. Corrective action: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed utensils stored as clean in drawers and cabinets while wet. Corrective action: Utensils shall be completely air dried before stored as clean.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Inspector observed mold-like growth in kitchen drawers, on cutting board, under prep sink, under 3-comp sink; Multitude of utensils stored as clean with visible food residue; Can opener and can rack soiled with sticky residue. Corrective action: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations; AND Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed numerous scorched/scored pitchers, and PIC stated it was equipment no longer used as they have purchased new pitchers - new pitchers also stored in kitchen. Corrective action: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.

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

Inspector observed debris like tongs and vegetables under equipment; and seals behind sink and stove in disrepair. Corrective action: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed High Temperature - Mechanical Dish Machine reading 103.8 degrees F at plate level. Corrective Action: High Temperature Dish Machine needs to be maintained to read 160 degrees F at plate level. COS PIC using 3-comparment sink for all utensils needing to be wash, rinse, and sanitized.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed NFC surfaces of ice machine and cabinets (under sinks) with accumulations of dark mold-like substances. Corrective Action: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Dec 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No written procedures for clean-up of vomit or diarrheal events in establishment. COS - inspector provided a copy of V/D clean-up procedures for bleach as the approved sanitizer. Advised PIC to keep written procedures for clean-up of vomit or diarrheal events in establishment.

May 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 6, 2023

Followup

Score: 902 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

Observed fish sticks at 121F. COS manager placed the fish sticks in the oven and reheated to 200F. Advised manager to keep all hot hold foods in the oven and keep a reheat temperature log.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed most recent inspection report not posted. Advised post most recent inspection report.

Oct 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 768 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no time as a public health control agreement or logs. This facility does not have hot holding or cold holding units for serving foods. Implement TPHC for all TCS foods not and discard any foods not served as per TPHC rule at the end of breakfast or lunch.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No available signed employee health agreements. Advise PIC to have employees sign health agreements.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink blocked by linen basket placed on top of sink. COS- linen basket removed from hand sink. Advised- to keep hand sink accessible at all times.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Fairlife lactose free milk opened without date marking label, COS-discarded during the inspection. Advise- label product with an opening/discard date once opened.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed excessively stained/dirty wiping cloths in use throughout the kitchen. Advise- Replace towels and store towels in sanitization solution between uses.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed lettuce being washed in the 3-compartment sink. Advised- use vegetable prep sink for washing fruits and vegetables.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ant/fly bait stations located next to the vegetable prep sink, on top of the microwave, and on top of the milk cooler. COS-discarded during the inspection. Advise-clean floor drains.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(d),(e) - warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency; warewashing machines, manufacturers' operating instructions (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed original shipping wrap on dish machine. Advise-remove wrap to ensure the unit is easily cleanable.