Talley Street Elementary School

2617 Talley St, Decatur, GA 30030

School / Childcare

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Talley Street Elementary School has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Talley Street Elementary School's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salad containers not cold holding at serving line not cold holding at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS items were relocated to walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Items were then placed inside a pan with ice to assist with maintain proper cold holding temperatures of serving line not cold holding at 41°F (5°C) or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (queso, pinto beans, not hot holding at 135°F (57°C) or above. Food items were placed inside oven and reheated above 165°F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed dead bugs in the ware washing area. Facility needs to remove insects.

511-6-1.07(5)(l)

Nov 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food handling employee with facial hair handling food with no hair restraint. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cheeseburgers on front steam table and both warmer cabinets not hot holding at 135°F (57°C) or above. COS cheeseburgers placed in oven to reheat.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee food stored above food used for food service in dry storage area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Talley Street Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Talley Street Elementary School on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Talley Street Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Talley Street Elementary School.

How does Talley Street Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Talley Street Elementary School most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Decatur average of 86.

Has Talley Street Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Talley Street Elementary School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Talley Street Elementary School means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Talley Street Elementary School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Talley Street Elementary School is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Neighborhood Burger (Decatur Food Hub)

2670 E College Ave

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Cap't Loui @ Decatur

319 W Ponce De Leon Ave

Score: 78 — Low Risk

Sushi Sake Ck (Decatur Food Hub)

2670 E College Ave Ste K115

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Decatur → School / Childcare restaurants in Georgia → School / Childcare restaurants in Decatur