Social Circle Nursing and Rehab

671 N Cherokee Road, Social Circle, GA 30025
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Social Circle Nursing and Rehab has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Social Circle average 80, so Social Circle Nursing and Rehab is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two employee drinks stored on bottom of prep table in disposable cups, but covered with plastic wrap. CA: Employee drinks must be in disposable lid and straw. COS: PIC discarded drinks.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
86
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee tumbler on shelf with baking equipment.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket in kitchen at 0ppm. PIC instructed sanitizer must be between 150ppm-300ppm. PIC remade buckets to 300ppm.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Condensor fan in 3-door reach-in freezer leaking into bowl.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting board on steam table heavily marked/stained
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
78
May 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.03(6)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Coffee filters not covered in dry storage
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Hamilton Beach microwave not NSF-Approved
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting board on steam table heavily marked/stained
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Bottom of reach in freezer that holds meat has dirt build up
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
74
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee water mug stored on bottom shelf of prep-table near stove in between pots not in a disposable cup with lid & straw. CA: PIC instructed to only have disposables cups with lid and straw for employees when around potential sources of contamination, COS: PIC removed employees mug
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Plates not inverted on top prep-table near steam well
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Coffee filters not in protective liners
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Microwave in kitchen dirty; drawer holding utensils has heavy food debris accumulating; spatula & scoop has food particles on them
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Cove molding missing under dish machine
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
78
Mar 25, 2024
Followup
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Dented cans located in active inventory in dry storage area
511-6-1.07(4)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket NOT in use , observed at 0 ppm
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single-Serve cups located in dry storage on ground & not 6 in above floor. Coffee Filters not re-sealed/covered near tea dispensers
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Heavy carbon build-up on active pots, pans, cookie sheets, etc.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Coved molding peeling near dish washer
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
74
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 19 violations
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: No indirect connection at 3-compartment sink & DW
511-6-1.06(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water filter at ice-machine lacks maintenance records for service date and future service date
511-6-1.06(2)(p)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Trash cans (dumpsters) located on dirt/ground & NOT a hard, non-absorbent surface
511-6-1.06(5)(b)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster area littered with debris
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Mops in mop sink room not hung to day
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Clogged floor drain in kitchen near steam table causing a water back-up on floor
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Plates not inverted at service line & utensils, pans, food equipment not inverted on storage racks near DW
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employee cooking and at 3-compartment sink/DW area observed with watch and bracelets
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket NOT in use, observed at 0 ppm
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoop handles located in dry storage goods (Ex: rice, sugar, beans, etc)
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Utensil shelving at DW rusted
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Cracked tiles/flooring throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Paint chipping throughout kitchen.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Concrete flooring in mop sink room
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Cracked tiles/flooring throughout kitchen and ceiling gap above ice-machine. Paint chipping throughout kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Non functioning
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Gap/hole in wall above ice-machine
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Fruit flies/gnats observed throughout kitchen
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Social Circle Nursing and Rehab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Social Circle Nursing and Rehab on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Social Circle Nursing and Rehab?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Social Circle Nursing and Rehab.

How does Social Circle Nursing and Rehab compare to other restaurants in Social Circle?

Social Circle Nursing and Rehab most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Social Circle average of 80.

Has Social Circle Nursing and Rehab's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Social Circle Nursing and Rehab have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Social Circle Nursing and Rehab means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Social Circle Nursing and Rehab inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Social Circle Nursing and Rehab is inspected around three times per year on average.