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Buckingham South Personal Care Home received an A, scoring 90 out of 100, in a Chatham County food-service inspection on Oct 29, 2026. The official report lists six findings. [1]
Inspection purpose: Routine
The inspector observed black mildew like growth on baffle in ice-maker. [2]
The inspector also observed cooling items from breakfast (oatmeal and eggs) placed on cart to be placed in walk-in. [3]
The report states: “Build-up of debris under equipment in kitchen and shelving units in dry storage.” [4]
The report marks two findings as corrected on site. One finding is marked as a repeat violation. [5]
Showing 6 of 6 findings
Observed black mildew like growth on baffle in ice-maker. RCA: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold Repeat Violation.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)
Observed black mildew like growth on baffle in ice-maker. RCA: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold Repeat Violation. Correct By: 11/02/2026Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
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Observed ice-scoop stored on top of ice-maker CA: PIC removed ice-scoop for wash, rinse and sanitize. RCA: Store ice-scoop in a clean dry location or in ice with handle facing out.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)
Observed ice-scoop stored on top of ice-maker CA: PIC removed ice-scoop for wash, rinse and sanitize. RCA: Store ice-scoop in a clean dry location or in ice with handle facing out. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed buildup of food debris on can-opener. CA: PIC removed can-opener for wash, rinse and sanitize.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)
Observed buildup of food debris on can-opener. CA: PIC removed can-opener for wash, rinse and sanitize. RCA: Can opener needs to be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of build-up. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed cooling items from breakfast (oatmeal and eggs) placed on cart to be placed in walk-in. No visible means of cooling or time labeled.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)
Observed cooling items from breakfast (oatmeal and eggs) placed on cart to be placed in walk-in. No visible means of cooling or time labeled. CA: PIC had employee place identified items on bus-trays of ice to complete the cooling process. RCA: For cooling: Had PIC place items on ice finish cooling process. Educated on proper thawing methods. 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or New Violation.Official report · Item 11A ↗
Build-up of debris under equipment in kitchen and shelving units in dry storage. RCA: Good Repair.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Build-up of debris under equipment in kitchen and shelving units in dry storage. RCA: Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Physical facilities shall be properly maintained. New Violation.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Observed multiple ceilings tiles missing and/or removed throughout the food service area. RCA: Good Repair.
Code 511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g)
Observed multiple ceilings tiles missing and/or removed throughout the food service area. RCA: Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Physical facilities shall be properly maintained. New Violation.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Chatham County · Oct 29, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyAvailable records for this official facility
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.
History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.
This report comes from Chatham County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.
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