Howard Middle School

551 John Wesley Dobbs Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30312
School / Childcare
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Howard Middle School, the earliest from 2024. Howard Middle School was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

Among Atlanta restaurants, the typical score is 90; Howard Middle School is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to limit chemical sanitizer to the manufactures recommended levels Observed 3 comp sink producing sanitizer in excess of 500ppm Quats Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or 2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. P PIC contacted ECOLabs and diluted solution
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to utilize or discard food by the printed use by date. Observed a crate of milk in front self service area with 1%milk with date of January 20th Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. P PIC discarded food item
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Howard Middle School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Howard Middle School on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Howard Middle School compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Howard Middle School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Howard Middle School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Howard Middle School have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Howard Middle School 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 Howard Middle School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Howard Middle School is inspected around three times per year on average.