Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
29
Score
Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 17 violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan's 29 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Followup
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed fry warmer/hot-holding unit to have layers of food-debris and grease on the food-contact surface of the equipment. RCA: PIC shall clean equipment so it is clean to the sight and touch. CA: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.
511-6-1.05(8)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed all items in walk-in cooler to hold a temperature over 41F at time of inspection. COS: PIC discarded all food items as they were out of the 4-hour safe zone. CA: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - All TCS food items shall be held at 41F or below. If hot-holding, all items shall be held at 135F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of black mold-like debris from gasket of soda nozzles located in front food service. COS: PIC removed all nozzles - washed, rinsed and sanitized the nozzles and placed back. CA: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an open container of Remoulade sauce, chipotle mayo, mayo, and bourbon mustard to not bear a discard date nor opened date. COS: PIC discarded all open containers with no dates. CA: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed PIC not performing duties; employee knowledge of time/temperature controlled food and how it correlates to food service. Person in charge not performing duties; ensuring hand sinks are stocked with hand-drying provisions. Person in charge failed to insure food items are holding at the proper temperature. PIC failed to keep food contact and non-food contact surfaces sanitized and cleaned. RCA: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - Demonstration of knowledge (Pf) (1) Demonstration of Knowledge. Based on the risk of foodborne illness inherent to the food service operation, during inspections and upon request, the person in charge shall demonstrate to the Health Authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principl...
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed back of house hand washing sink to have no hand-drying provisions. RCA: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with drying provisions.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed women's bathroom toilet to be dirty, clogged and non-functional. RCA: PIC shall ensure all toilet rooms are functional, in good repair, and clean CA: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of debris on floor near front seating area garbage receptacles, floor around front food service milk-shake prep area, floor and wall around fryer and grill. RCA: PIC shall have debris cleaned and shall maintain cleanliness so there may be less potential of food contamination. CA: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items in the facility to be uncovered. (Raw chicken, wayback sauce, chili in walk-in. Red sauce on counter-top next to grill) COS: PIC discarded all food items that were uncovered. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - All food items shall be protected from overhead contamination by packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometer in all reach-in coolers in facility. RCA: PIC shall have thermometers placed in reach-in coolers to accurately indicate internal temperature of equipment. CA: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fryer oil to be stored directly on floor in front food service next to cash register. COS: PIC moved oil 6 inches off the floor. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - All food items shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed outdated inspection report to be posted for the public to see. RCA: PIC shall remove outdated inspection report and shall replace with most current once inspection is complete. CA: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-use lids in back of house to be stored directly on floor under dry-storage and single-use storage rack. COS: PIC picked up cups and placed on respective storage rack, which is at least 6 inches off the floor. CA: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry location, where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-use fry holders to be stored with the food-contact surface up. COS: PIC flipped over single-use fry holders. CA: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler to be OFF at time of inspection. After discussing with PIC, it was discovered that it is turned OFF nightly to prevent condenser from freezing over. RCA: PIC shall have equipment fixed, and shall keep walk-in cooler ON at all times to maintain the proper cold holding temperatures for TCS foods. CA: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of debris inside prep cooler, on fryers, vent hood, on exterior of soda and tea dispensing equipment, and under cash register. RCA: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of accumulations. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink in front food service to continuously leak from spigot. RCA: PIC shall have sink repaired. CA: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
29
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets stored on top of food prep counter and food equipment on bottom shelf. Observed container of sanitizer wipes stored on shelf with dry food. PIC moved all sanitizers during inspection. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris build up on can opener blade. Can opener clean during inspection. Utensils and equipment food contact surfaces shall be clean frequently to minimize accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ranch dressing, yogurt, and cream cheese in the reach-in cooler in the front food service area at 54F-57F. All items discarded and a work order placed in for repair. Ambient temperature at 55F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink build up on ice machine baffle in kitchen. Ice machine should be cleaned frequently to prevent build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. All food items moved 6 inches off the floor during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
95
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan.
How does Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan compare to other restaurants in Newnan?
Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Newnan average of 86.
Has Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan 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 Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Piedmont Healthcare Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan is inspected around three times per year on average.
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