Buckingham South Personal Care Home, located at 5450 Abercorn St in Savannah, received a score of 90 and a grade of A during an October 29, 2026 routine inspection conducted by inspector Bethany Grubbs. This score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Buckingham South Personal Care Home
Location: 5450 ABERCORN ST SAVANNAH, GA 31405, Chatham County
Inspection date: October 29, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 90/A
Inspector: Bethany Grubbs
Permit number: FSP-025-852
Inspection findings
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: 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
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: 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.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: 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.
11A – proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) – cooling methods (pf, c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: 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
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: 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.
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) – wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: 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.
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
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