Westside Atlanta Charter School
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
86
Score
Westside Atlanta Charter School, located at 2250 Perry Blvd Nw in Atlanta, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 12, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection did note one critical violation concerning proper cooling time and temperature. Across nine scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several tubs of queso held out of the temperature range of 41 and below for more than 24 hours after the prep date, one tub specifically having a temperature of 98F. All TCS foods must be cooled from 135-70F within 2 hours and from 70- 41F within 4 hours. Use shallower pans and lower the amount of product placed in pan to ensure proper cooling times are met consistently.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
86
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees shall change gloves and wash hands when switching from raw animal foods to ready to eat foods such chips or tortillas. Observed an employee working with raw chicken start work with ready to eat tortilla chips. Employee was stopped, removed gloves and washed hands and chips were discarded. Employees were also observed using towels on their aprons to wipe hands off, hands must be properly washed and cloth towels shall not be used unless maintained wet in sanitizer.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
86
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cut tomatoes that were prepped 2 hours ago cooling on an ice bath that wasn’t completely surrounding the item. Observed salads prepped recently not following the correct cooling methods. COS- ice and water were added to completely surround the items. 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
95
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bar hand sink with blenders and tray blocking access. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS requested PIC to move blenders to different area of bar and remove tray.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Foods not readiuly identifiable shall be labeled with the common name of the food. Observed bulk containers of salt, pepper and various dry spices that were not labeled with the common name.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chemicals stored above single service items on a shelf. COS- chemicals were moved to bottom shelf. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils,...
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
86
May 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken being prepared on top of containers of ready to eat tortilla chips. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display. COS informed PIC raw chicken should never be prepped over ready to eat foods. Tortilla chips were discarded, and prep area was sanitized.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed bar hand sink with blenders and tray blocking access. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS requested PIC to move blenders to different area of bar and remove tray.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee health reporting records were not on file. All employees must be notified in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities for reporting illness. COS forms provided.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee eating chicken and drinking coke in glass cup upon arrival. Employees may not eat in kitchen, employees drinks must be in disposable cups with disposable lids and disposable straws. COS made employee store food in employee area and discard drink.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken food prep adjacent to produce prep sink. Observed raw chicken product in this area. COS instructed PIC to not prepare raw meat product adjacent to produce sink or in produce area.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
64
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
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