Powder Springs, Cobb County

SERENITY ADULT DAY CARE CENTER

4279 AUSTELL POWDER SPRINGS RD POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127-2935

Food
Latest score
99
Apr 29, 2026
City
Powder Springs
County
Cobb
Inspections
6

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 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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 employee cellphone and speaker stored on in-use food preparation counter in main kitchen.

C/A: 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.

COS: Cellphone and speaker stored in designated area.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked sloppy joe (prepared yesterday) and sliced turkey (prepared 2-days ago) stored in RIC in main kitchen with no date mark. 2. Observed cooked chili stored in Ziploc bag for an unknown period of time in RIC in storage room with no date mark.

C/A: refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

COS: Chili-like dish discarded; turkey and sloppy joe discarded.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ready to use plates and bowls stored facing up in main kitchen not protected from contamination.

C/A: cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored:

(i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and

(ii) Covered or inverted.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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 several employee foods and food service foods comingled in RIC in main kitchen.

C/A: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food and equipment are protected from contamination. COS: The items were relocated.

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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 employees rinsing dishes and discarding beverages at hand-wash station in main kitchen.

C/A: 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

  1. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

COS: Hand-wash station cleaned and sanitized.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed interior of lower cabinets in main kitchen soiled with food debris and dirt.

C/A: Clean and sanitize area; Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Feb 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed insufficient hand-soap at hand-wash station in main kitchen.

C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf

COS: Hand-soap provided.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
  1. Observed soiled toaster oven in main kitchen lined with aluminum foil.
  2. Observed microwave in main kitchen with food debris along exterior and interior of unit. C/A: Clean and sanitize area; Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The use of aluminum foil is only permitted if used on clean surfaces and replaced every day.

Oct 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

PIC unaware of the reportable foodborne illnesses and unaware of some of the symptoms. Observed the PIC was unable to provide documentation that employees are trained on reportable foodborne illnesses and/or symptoms. CA: The PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by providing the symptoms and illnesses employees are supposed to report if they are experiencing them. Corrected by EHS providing the employee health agreement.