Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Athens restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Expired sour cream found in walk-in cooler (expiration date 12/25/2025). PIC discarded sour cream.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Steel wool with food particles stored in hand sink. Corrective action (CA): Hand wash sinks are to be used for no other purpose than handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) removed steel wool.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle touching food in bulk flour container. PIC removed scoop handle.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Most recent inspection report not displayed.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
70
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items in bottom of make table cooler cold held above 41F. CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below for cold holding. PIC discarded all out of temperature TCS foods.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pork chops and burgers hot held below 135F in hot holding cabinet. CA: All TCS foods must be hot held at 135F or above. PIC confirmed foods had been placed in hot cabinet from cooking in the last hour. Food was reheated to 165F and placed on working hot line. PIC advised not to use hot cabinet until it can hot hold foods at 135F or above. PIC made call for service on hot cabinet during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like growth in bulk ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize bulk ice machine frequently enough to preclude any growth.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Hot cabinet not in good repair. PIC advised not to use until serviced, functioning properly and checked by Health Department.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed prepared salad in bowl stored uncovered in reach-in cooler (RIC). Corrective action (CA): All food must be sealed or covered when stored in cooler. Person in charge (PIC) covered salad in RIC.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
61
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed burgers hot held in warmer cabinet at 125F. CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 135F or above for hot holding. Burgers discarded by PIC and maintenance request put in for warmer cabinet.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on can opener blade; not clean to sight and touch. Corrective action (CA): Clean can opener blade frequently enough to preclude accumulation of food debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold in bulk ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize bulk ice machine frequently and thoroughly enough to preclude mold growth. Observed 3-compartment sink sanitizer <150ppm quaternary ammonium. CA: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer shall be betw
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3-compartment sink sanitizer <150ppm quaternary ammonium. CA: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer shall be between 150=400ppm. Instructed person in charge (PIC) to use dishwash machine for sanitizing until 3-compartment sink can be serviced. Verified that dishwash machine was reaching at least 160F at plate level.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Dining tables sanitized using one bucket method. CA: Sanitize dining tables using either two bucket method or sanitizer spray and disposable towels.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
58
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beets and burgers hot held at steam table at temperature less than 135F. CA Hot held time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods at temperature of 135F or greater. Person in charge (PIC) verified foods out of temperature control for 30 minutes. Burgers and beets reheated to 165F or above and hot held at 135F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Test strips for Quaternary ammonium and peroxide sanitizers not available for use.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Household pesticide stored on site. CA: Household pesticide not approved for use in food service establishment. PIC discarded pesticide.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle stored on kitchen shelf without label as to identity of contents. CA: Label chemical spray bottle with common name of contents.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Open box of baking soda stored on kitchen shelf. Corrective action (CA): Store open box of baking soda in container with tight fitting lid.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single-service cups and to-go plates stored on floor in dry goods room.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris accumulation on underside of shelf at steam table.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Pre-wrapped silverware stored with food contact surfaces exposed.
511-6-1.05(10)(i)
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Feb 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hot dogs stored in WI longer than 7-days, exceeding discard date. CA: RTE foods shall not be cold held for a period exceeding 7 days. PIC discarded hot dogs.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Storage of wipe cloths, bottles and soap in hand wash sink located in dish wash area. Corrective action (CA): Hand wash sinks not to be used for any purpose other than washing hands and maintained accessible at all times. Person in charge (PIC) removed items from hand sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Heavy mold growth observed in kitchen ice maker. CA: Clean and sanitize cavity of ice maker frequently enough to preclude mold growth.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Cut melon, hot dogs and burgers cold held in walk-in (WI) without date mark label. CA: 7-day discard date to be marked on ready-to-eat (RTE) foods cold held for 24 hours or longer.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Wet wipe cloth stored on kitchen make table rather than in bucket of sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Box of single-service cups stored on floor in dry goods room.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Damaged faucet observed on kitchen hand sink located near steam table.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee jacket stored on kitchen table shelf and purse stored on food can storage rack rather than in office.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care.
How does Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care compare to other restaurants in Athens?
Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.
Has Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care 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 Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care is inspected around three times per year on average.
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