Serenity Empire at Marietta
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
58
Score
Serenity Empire at Marietta, located at 1790 Powder Springs Rd SW in Marietta, Georgia, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on October 8, 2025, with a score of 58. This inspection identified one critical violation, two major violations, and four minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, proper cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces, and storage of in-use utensils. Across three recorded inspections, Serenity Empire at Marietta has primarily received medium-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
58
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Oct 8, 2025 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at only hand-wash sink in main kitchen. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; 3. A heated-air hand drying device; or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: Paper towels provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1. Observed ice machine with brown accumulation and slime along interior deflector. 2. Observed food debris accumulated along can-opener blade at prep table in main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Can opener blade and ice machine cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in container stored in WIC in main kitchen. C/A: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cleaned bowls and plates stored for use facing up on dish rack in main kitchen exposed to 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. COS: Dishes inverted.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed all wooden cabinets in lobby area with black and brown and black dirt and accumulations throughout. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed plumbing under hand-sink in lobby area leaking water. C/A: Repair leak; A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed wall behind dish machine and floor under dish machine and 3-compartment sink in main kitchen heavily soiled with mold like accumulations and debris build up. C/A: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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