Fickett Elementary School

3935 Rux Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
School / Childcare
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Fickett Elementary School, located at 3935 Rux Rd Sw in Atlanta, GA, underwent a low-risk food service inspection on February 11, 2026. The inspection identified one major and two minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, plumbing, and the presence of insects. This recent inspection aligns with Fickett Elementary School's historical pattern of mostly low-risk assessments across five previous inspections.

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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink debris when wiped with an alcohol pad inside of ice machine. PIC advised to stop use of machine and properly clean. 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.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed 3 compartment sink faucet dripping. Advised PIC to have the faucet repaired by maintenance. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed outer opening door not properly sealed that had visible light coming in from the bottom of door. PIC advised to properly seal outer openings. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Sep 29, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed broken floor tile underneath the kitchen back door. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will place a work order for a repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dead and live roaches in dry storage room corners. 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. The last treatment evidence from facility was in July, 2025. PIC instructed to have pest control company treat the whole facility. PIC swept dead roaches off.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gap/opening underneath the back kitchen door. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC instructed to put a weather strip or repave the door concrete to close the gap.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Mar 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed 3 lights in walk in freezer are out. 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment a...
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
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Aug 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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