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Social Circle Nursing and Rehab
671 N CHEROKEE ROAD , SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA 30025 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 20, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and plumbing & water. This restaurant scored as low as 78 on January 29, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A90April 20, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and plumbing & water.
Observed two employee drinks stored on bottom of prep table in disposable cups, but covered with plastic wrap.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Sanitizer bucket in kitchen and in 3-compartment not in active use @ 0ppm. PIC instructed sanitizer must be between 150-300ppm. Bucket and 3-compartent remade to 300ppm. Recommend service tech look at lines if problem with dispensor continues.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Emergency food & water supply stored in outdoor sheds with concrete floors and wooden walls and ceilings that are not smooth and easily cleanable. Shed must be fitted with correct FWC or emergency supply moved.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A94October 28, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing, plumbing & water and facility upkeep.
Sanitizer bucket in kitchen at 0ppm. PIC instructed sanitizer must be between 150ppm-300ppm. PIC remade buckets to 300ppm.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Condensor fan in 3-door reach-in freezer leaking into bowl.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Cutting board on steam table heavily marked/stained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Emergency food/water supply being stored in out-door shed with wooden walls, floors, ceiling that are not smooth and easily cleanable. Shed must either be fitted with smooth easily cleanable FWC or emergency supply must be moved to location with that.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Employee tumbler on shelf with baking equipment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”A92May 12, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed kitchen does not have fecal/bodily fluids clean-up kit. CA:PIC instructed kitchen must have clean up kit at all times in case of use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Coffee filters not covered in dry storage.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Hamilton Beach microwave not NSF-Approved.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Cutting board on steam table heavily marked/stained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Bottom of reach in freezer that holds meat has dirt build up.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A91November 13, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee water mug stored on bottom shelf of prep-table near stove in between pots not in a disposable cup with lid & straw.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Plates not inverted on top prep-table near steam well.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Coffee filters not in protective liners.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Microwave in kitchen dirty; drawer holding utensils has heavy food debris accumulating; spatula & scoop has food particles on them.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Cove molding missing under dish machine.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)”A90March 25, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving menu & labeling and cleaning & sanitizing.
Dented cans located in active inventory in dry storage area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)”Sanitizer bucket NOT in use , observed at 0 ppm.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Single-Serve cups located in dry storage on ground & not 6 in above floor. Coffee Filters not re-sealed/covered near tea dispensers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”Heavy carbon build-up on active pots, pans, cookie sheets, etc.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Coved molding peeling near dish washer.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)”C78January 29, 202419 violations
Inspectors recorded 19 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, plumbing & water and pest control.
No sanitizer at 3-compartment sink and reaching at 0ppm>CA: PIC instructed to keep sanitizer (Quat) at 200-400 ppm & contact service tech for sanitizer dispenser.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Water filter at ice-machine lacks maintenance records for service date and future service date.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(p),(q) - prohibiting a cross connection; scheduling inspection and service for a water system device (p, pf)”No indirect connection at 3-compartment sink & DW.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(c) - backflow prevention (p)”Fruit flies/gnats observed throughout kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Employee tumblers & yeti's observed in main kitchen area & on prep tables>CA: PIC informed disposable cups with lid & straws only are permitted in food prep/service area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Employee cooking and at 3-compartment sink/DW area observed with watch and bracelets.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Sanitizer bucket NOT in use, observed at 0 ppm.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Gap/hole in wall above ice-machine.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Scoop handles located in dry storage goods (Ex: rice, sugar, beans, etc).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Plates not inverted at service line & utensils, pans, food equipment not inverted on storage racks near DW.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Utensil shelving at DW rusted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Trash cans (dumpsters) located on dirt/ground & NOT a hard, non-absorbent surface.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)”Dumpster area littered with debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”Mops in mop sink room not hung to day.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”Clogged floor drain in kitchen near steam table causing a water back-up on floor.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Cracked tiles/flooring throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Paint chipping throughout kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Concrete flooring in mop sink room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)”Cracked tiles/flooring throughout kitchen and ceiling gap above ice-machine. Paint chipping throughout kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Non functioning.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 147-13647. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.