70/100Grade C
Chatham County · Health score & inspection history
Buckingham South Personal Care Home
5450 ABERCORN ST SAVANNAH, GA 31405
Buckingham South Personal Care Home scored 90/100 (grade A) at its Oct 29, 2026 Chatham County inspection.
Latest available inspection
Chatham County90/100Grade A
What the inspector found
All 6 findings ↗6 findings recorded on Oct 29, 2026. 2 marked corrected on site.
Repeat violationItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surface sanitation
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.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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: 11/02/2026
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surface sanitation
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.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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 ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surface sanitation
Observed buildup of food debris on can-opener. CA: PIC removed can-opener for wash, rinse and sanitize.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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 ↗Marked corrected on site
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Violation recordedItem 11A ↗
Cooling methods and equipment
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.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
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 ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 17C ↗
Facility maintenance and cleanliness
Build-up of debris under equipment in kitchen and shelving units in dry storage. RCA: Good Repair.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
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 ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 17C ↗
Facility maintenance and cleanliness
Observed multiple ceilings tiles missing and/or removed throughout the food service area. RCA: Good Repair.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
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 status not recorded
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
Inspection history 1
Official history ↗- Latest available90/100AReport
1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.
About this location record
This page follows facility 734853 within Chatham County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.
Recorded address: Official inspection listing ↗ ·