Southern Crescent Rehabilitation & Retirement Ctr
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2024, Southern Crescent Rehabilitation & Retirement Ctr has five inspections in the public record. On Apr 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Mcdonough restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed previous inspection report not posted. Most recent inspection report was a 91/A from 10/24/25. The posted inspection report was a 94/A from 4/15/25.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food stains and dust accumulation on the ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Observed dust accumulation on the ceiling in the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler fans with excessive dust accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed dead insects in the light shield in the kitchen. Observed dead ants on the wall of the dry storage room behind the shelves. Please have dead insects removed from the kitchen to prevent accumulation and attraction of pests.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed dead insects in the light shield in the kitchen. Observed dead ants on the wall of the dry storage room behind the shelves. Please have dead insects removed from the kitchen to prevent accumulation and attraction of pests.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
78
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine wash cycle not reaching 150F or above as indicated on gauge.
511-6-1.05(6)(j)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior walls of ice machine with black accumulation. PIC was advised to clean and sanitize machine weekly. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from wo...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed water leaking from dish machine. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in storage rooms and dust accumulation on ceiling tiles. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a c...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee food items stored in food items for guests. Employee food items must be stored in designated area where it can not cause contamination to food intended for guests. 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles canno...
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed lights out in front of dish machine and light bulb out where serving shelves were stored.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
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Apr 15, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired chemical test strips. Quat test strips used to test the three compartment sink and wiping cloths expired in 2023. PIC will obtain new test strips
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observe wall paint peeling in the hand sink area. Peeling paint could potentially lead to a physical/chemical hazard in the food. PIC will have the wall repaired and painted with a semi-gloss paint
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed vent covers throughout the kitchen that contained a thick layer of dust build up. PIC will have the vent covers cleaned. One of the vent covers was located above clean utensils.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils not stored inverted in the storage area. Utensils must be stored inverted to prevent potential contamination. Person in charge will invert all utensils
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired chemical test strips. Quat test strips used to test the three compartment sink and wiping cloths expired in 2023. PIC will obtain new test strips
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Open containers of milk and ranch dressing not properly dated marked in the walk-in cooler. All TCS foods must be properly date marked after opening with a discard date within 7 days. CA- PIC will discard opened containers of milk and salad dressings. PIC will label all opened TCS foods products
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils not stored inverted in the storage area. Utensils must be stored inverted to prevent potential contamination. CA- Person in charge will invert all utensils
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Non kitchen employees were also observed walking in the kitchen without hair restraints. There is a sign outside the kitchen that states everyone must wear the provided hair Bonet before entering the kitchen. The CEO advised that he would enforce the requirement. PIC was also observed wearing jewelry CA- PIC will provide hair restraints for employees and non-employees entering the food preparation area
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observe wall paint peeling in the hand sink area. Peeling paint could potentially lead to a physical/chemical hazard in the food. CA- PIC must have the wall repaired and painted with a semi gloss paint
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed vent covers throughout the kitchen that contained a thick layer of dust build up. PIC will have the vent covers cleaned. One of the vent covers was located above clean utensils.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
67
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the stove top soiled with old food debris. The stove top should be cleaned daily.
511-6-1.05(2)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the sanitizer concentration at 0 PPM quat. PIC did not have knowledge on how to dispense the sanitizer. ECOLAB was called to check the chemical. Everything worked properly and he trained the employees on how to properly use the machine. Chemicals were at 200 PPM quat (COS).
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop hanging on the shelf with no overhead protection. PIC got a container with a lid and placed the scoop in it (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the vents (blowers) in the walk in cooler with a thick dust debris.
511-6-1.05(2)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the "wash gauge" on the dishwasher not properly working.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the wall behind the ice machine with a dust debris, and the floors in the dry storage room in need of cleaning due to an accumulation.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the ventilation hood system in need of cleaning due to thick accumulation of grease debris.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the AC vents in need of cleaning due to dust debris.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed tan employee's Starbucks drink on the prep table by diced onions. The drink should be stored in a designated area. (Repeat)
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southern Crescent Rehabilitation & Retirement Ctr last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southern Crescent Rehabilitation & Retirement Ctr on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Southern Crescent Rehabilitation & Retirement Ctr?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Southern Crescent Rehabilitation & Retirement Ctr.
How does Southern Crescent Rehabilitation & Retirement Ctr compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?
Southern Crescent Rehabilitation & Retirement Ctr most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mcdonough average of 79.
Has Southern Crescent Rehabilitation & Retirement Ctr's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southern Crescent Rehabilitation & Retirement Ctr have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Southern Crescent Rehabilitation & Retirement Ctr 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 Southern Crescent Rehabilitation & Retirement Ctr inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Crescent Rehabilitation & Retirement Ctr is inspected around two times per year on average.
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