Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing

150 Hospital Cir, Canton, GA 30114
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
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Score
High Risk

Going back to 2024, Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 27, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

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

“Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Canton average 86, so Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tuna salad that finished being prepared at 12:40pm not cooled to 41°F within 4 hours. Temperature of tuna was 54°F at 4:50pm. 2. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 large pans of banana pudding prepared yesterday being cold held at 54°F in reach-in cooler to right of fryer. Ambient temperature of unit was about 52°F. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed quat sanitizer at 3-compartment sink being dispense at >400 ppm. Concentration was ~600 ppm. Must be 200-400 ppm. COS by diluting with water. Service company must come out and recalibrate chemicals to dispense at proper concentration.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed incorrect quat test strips being used to test sanitizer. Quat 40 test strips are needed.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two packages of paper towels and a plastic bowl stored in handwashing sink in back kitchen area. 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf COS by removing items from hand sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
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Nov 26, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at hand sink in warewash area. All hand sinks must be supplied with soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at both hand sinks in kitchen area. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf COS by having maintenance turn on hot water valve.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink nearest warewash area. COS by supplying sink with soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed water leak in reach-in cooler to right of fryer. Water is pooled on cooler floor. Must address issue.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
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Dec 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one of the employee not washing hands and changing gloves after touching the phone and face before wrapping the silverware. COS by discarding the gloves and washing the hands.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the dish washer not dispensing the sanitizer. Must use the 3 compartment sink until it gets fixed.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the can opener dirty. Must clean and sanitize after each use. COS by placing in the 3 compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee in the kitchen with a watch. No jewelry allowed except for a wedding ring.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one of the employee in the kitchen working without a hair net. COS by wearing a hair net.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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed standing water in the chemical storage area. Obesity mop sink dirty.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Feb 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ham prepared 1/19/24 not discarded after 7 days. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy in place where employees acknowledge they are aware of the reportable symptoms/illnesses that can be transmitted through food prep. Health Authority emailed form to Interim Director.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed heavy rust on racks holding serving trays (on rolling cart). Racks must be replaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floors in warewash area are in disrepair. Must fix.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed personal items such as cell phones and keys in food prep area. Personal items must be stored in a designated area. COS by moving.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Reach-in cooler in front kitchen does not fully close and is having a negative impact on food temperatures. Must fix door so that it self-closes.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing.

How does Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing compare to other restaurants in Canton?

Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Canton average of 86.

Has Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cherokee Center for Nursing & Healing is inspected around two times per year on average.