Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living

46637 Hwy 46 E, Metter, GA 30439

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

“Food stored covered” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pulled pork past its 7 days marking period. COS The pulled pork was discarded

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed macaroni salad in the reach-in cooler without a prep/discard date label. COS The macaroni salad was discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed meats in the pre sink thawing without running water

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed expired (10/4) heavy cream in the reach in cooler. COS The heavy cream was thrown away.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed liquid build-up on the can opener blade

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed open container of rice in the dry storage area.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed container in dry storage without a label stating the contents.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed the food handler did not have their entire hair underneath the hair restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed a cup being uses as a scoop in a container that was in dry storage.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee cup stored on the prep table. COS The cup was removed

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Observed an egg flat stored on top of a box of tomatoes in the reach in cooler. CA Raw meats should not be stored on top or above the ready to eat foods.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Inspector notes: Observed the food handler mixing pancake batter and then place batter in the pan. While it was cooking she tested the doneness with her uncleaned finger. CA Explained to the food handler when to wash their hands.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed the food handler working in the kitchen with acrylic nails and no gloves on.

511-6-1.03(5)(f)

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Inspector notes: Observed food handler touch a cooked pancake with their ungloved hand to check for doneness. CA Explained to the food handler/PIC that ready to eat foods must not be touched with your bare-hands or fingers.

511-6-1.04(4)(a)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed the food handler preparing foods in the kitchen without a proper hair restraint on.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Feb 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed a box of single service paper towels on the floor. CA: Keep single-use items 6" above the floor.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed build-up/grime on the can opener blade. CA: Advised PIC to clean food contact surfaces often enough to prevent build-up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed facility with expired sanitizing test strips. CA: Order new strips.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed dust build up on vent hood. CA: Clean vent hood system.

511-6-1.05(3)(d)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal foods being stored with facility's food. CA: Store employee foods in designated areas for employees.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed a bag of salt and a container of breadcrumbs open & uncovered in the dry storage area. CA: Adivsed PIC to keep foods covered when not in use.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken thawing in stagnant water. CA: PIC corrected CA: Proper thawing methods were discussed with PIC.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a straw in the hand washing sink. COS: Straw removed from sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living.

How does Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living compare to other restaurants in Metter?

Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Metter average of 85.

Has Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living is inspected around three times per year on average.

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