Oxford, Newton County

Merryvale Assisted Living

11980 GA-142 Oxford GA 30054

Food
Latest score
91
Mar 31, 2026
City
Oxford
County
Newton
Grade
A
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.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

Score: 91Grade: A2 violations
Comments

Note: all cold and hot holding in compliance unless otherwise noted. Note: ensure guests are notice of allergens specifically in the facility via posted notice or menu notification. Questions: call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed several temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold holding greater than 4 hours with a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (See temp log) Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: All items discarded

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1B: .04(6)(f)Observed several (TCS) foods hot holding less than 2 hrs that were not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit (see temp log) Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. (P) Corrective Actions: All items discarded.

Nov 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 96Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: All cold holding temperatures are in compliance. Note: Facility has been made aware of new food code rules. Note: Drinking in the kitchen is allowed as long as its in a disposable cup with a lid and straw supplied by the facility and stored beneath customer items. Note: Cooler Fans are approaching a need to be cleaned. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Observed Interior of Ice machine with build up of pink mold like accumulation. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in charge melted ice, drained, washed, rinsed and sanitized the interior of the ice machine before allowing it to start air dring.

May 12, 2025

Required Additional Routine

Score: 90Grade: A2 violations
Comments

No hot held No cooking No cooling All cold held foods in compliance Foods frozen solid RAR complete Additional fees may apply Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D: .07(3)(a)Observed no hand soap at the start of the inspection. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Hand soap was provided.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-2: .04(6)(h)Observed foods with expired date marking not disposed on the proper date. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. (P) Corrective Actions: Foods were discarded.

Feb 13, 2025

Follow-up

Score: 96Grade: A1 violation
Comments

All hot/cold held in compliance No cooking No reheating Note: Provided a storage chart All previous violations are corrected Follow-up complete RAR within 60 days Questions??770.784.2121 www,gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

8-2B: .07(6)(g)Observed the concentration of the chlorine sanitizer too strong. Chemical sanitizers used on food contact surfaces shall not exceed stated concentrations (100 ppm for chlorine and 400 ppm for quaternary ammonia). (P) Corrective Actions: Sanitizer was remade to the correct recommendation from the manufacture.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 69Grade: U6 violations
Comments

Note: Employees must wash hands Note: Ensure all foods are marked with the open date and not just a delivery date Note: Provided storage chart All other cold held in compliance No hot held No cooking during inspection No reheating during inspection Foods frozen solid Follow-up within 10 days RAR within 60 days Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D: .07(3)(c)Observed a lemonade/ sweet tea pitcher sitting in the handwashing sink upon the start of the inspection. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Pitches was removed. Hand sink was washed rinsed and sanitized.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-1A: .04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)Observed corn hot dogs stored with raw pork sausages in the reach in cooler. Observed beef hot dogs stored directly next to raw fish and raw beef in the walk in freezer. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, (P) or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, (P) and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; (P) (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or (viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. Corrective Actions: Items were rearranged to separate and protect.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: Yes

4-2B: .05(6)(n)Observed wall sanitizer dispenser not dispensing the correct amount of lactic acid. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operations must meet a specified minimum concentration (for chlorine sanitizer it must be 50-100 ppm; for quat ammonia, it must be used according to the manufacturer's specifications). (P) Corrective Actions: Facility will mix a bleach solution for their sanitizer. ANY THIRD REPEAT OF THE SAME CODE PROVISION MAY RESULT IN A PERMIT SUSPENSION

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed cold held foods not being held at the proper temperature. See temperature log. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Foods were discarded.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

14B: .05(10)(e) 1,2,4Observed single service cups, plates and to-go containers all stored directly on the floor. Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: 1) in a clean, dry location; (C) 2) where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (C) and 3) at least 6 inches above the floor. (C) Corrective Actions: All single service items were relocated off the floor.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: Yes

15A: .05(6)(a)Observed reach in cooler not keep cold held items at the correct temperate. Observed reach in prep cooler with heavy ice accumulations falling from the condenser. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. (C) Corrective Actions: ANY THIRD REPEAT OF THE SAME CODE PROVISION MAY RESULT IN A PERMIT SUSPENSION

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 91Grade: A3 violations
Comments

Note: Prep cook must not wear bracelets Note: Single service disposable items must not be stored outside All cold held in complaince No hot held Foods frozen solid Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.GNRhealt.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2B: .03(5)(j)1&2Observed a Styrofoam cup filled with juice and ice sitting on the prep table. Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). (C) Corrective Actions: Juice was discarded. Table was washed rinsed and sanitized.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(6)(n)Observed mechanical ware wash machine and wall sanitizer dispenser (lactic acid), dispensing low concentrations of sanitizer solution. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operations must meet a specified minimum concentration (for chlorine sanitizer it must be 50-100 ppm; for quat ammonia, it must be used according to the manufacturer's specifications). (P) Corrective Actions: Facility will mix a bleach solution for sanitizer.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

15A: .05(6)(a)Mechanical dish machine, wall sanitizer and reach in freezer not in good repair. Reach in freezer has icicle accumulation on the pipes and shelves. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. (C) Corrective Actions: Facility will make a bleach solution in place of both sanitizers. Person in charge said the reach in freezer door was left open over night.