Serenity Empire at Sweetwater Creek
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
67
Score
The most recent inspection for SERENITY EMPIRE AT SWEETWATER CREEK, located at 1600 Lee Rd in Lithia Springs, GA, was conducted on November 5, 2025, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 67. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces, along with two major violations related to proper date marking and preventing contamination during food preparation, storage, and display, and one minor violation. Previous inspections at this healthcare facility have generally been low-risk.
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Nov 5, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK DEBRIS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BAGS OF SPINACH WITH USE BY DATE 10/30/25 IN MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER. CA: 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. P
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX OF CHICKEN AND BOX OF GROUND BEEF STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED BOX OF SOYBEAN OIL, BOX OF GRITS, AND BOX OF CANNED BAKED BEANS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE (BACK OF HOUSE). OBSEREVED SEVERAL BOXES OF CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, SHRIMP, AND ETC. STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN FREEZER. *FOOD EMPLOYEE STATED THAT DELIVERY WAS YESTERDAY* CA: food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHES/UTENSILS STORED INSIDE VEGETABLE SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN (2 KNIVES AND 1 FLAT SHEET PAN). CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. 2.Fruits and vegetables may be washed by using chemicals as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(h) and a test kit or other device that accurately measures the active ingredient concentration of the fruit and vegetable wash solution may b...
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
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