Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the interior of the ice machine unclean with buildup on the interior flap. COS- ice machine cleaned and will be cleaned more frequently to prevent buildup. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed multiple boxes of food stored directly on the WIF floors. CA- PIC stated he has ordered more shelving to be able to store food off the ground. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed a stained cutting board on the counter. CA- cutting boards shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a high temperature dish machine and observed no rinse agent for the machine. COS- dish machine cannot be used until rinse agent is supplied for the machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(j) - Rinsing Procedures (C) (j) Rinsing Procedures. Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using one of the following procedures: 3. If using a warewashing machine that does not recycle the sanitizing solution as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, or alternative manual warewashing equipment such as sprayers, use of a nondistinct water rinse must be: (i) Integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution, and (ii) Wasted immediately after each applic...
511-6-1.05(7)(j)
78
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the interior of the ice machine unclean with buildup on the interior flap. COS- ice machine cleaned and will be cleaned more frequently to prevent buildup. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no irreversible temperature indicators rot test the utensil surface of the high temperature dish machine. CA- irreversible temperature indicator shall be purchased and used. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed a stained cutting board on the counter. CA- cutting boards shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the interior of the RIF unclean with debris and observe shelves in the WIC with buildup. CA- all nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned. 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee frying chicken with jewelry on his wrist. COS- employee removed jewelry. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
70
Oct 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed can opener and slicer with old food debris build up. Advised PIC to clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed can opener with metal shavings along food contact surface. Advised PIC to clean all food contact surfaces to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed foods cooling tightly covered and sealed. Advised PIC to loosely cover foods or leave foods that are cooling, uncovered to allow air flow throughout. COS- PIC uncovered food to allow proper cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not displayed in public view. Advised PIC to display the most current inspection report is public view at all times.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility.
How does Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Facility is inspected around two times per year on average.
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