METTER, Candler County

Southern Manor - Candler Senior Living

46637 HWY 46 E METTER, GA 30439

Food

Latest score

Apr 20, 2026

City

METTER

County

Candler

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed meats in the pre sink thawing without running water

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 877 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed open container of rice in the dry storage area.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed liquid build-up on the can opener blade

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 795 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Feb 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 916 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

Aug 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed three cracked eggs on a carton tray in the reach in cooler. COS The cracked eggs were discarded.

Jun 7, 2023

Initial

Score: 991 violation

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17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed all staff bathroom door was not self closing.