WINNWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY received a score of 82 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 4, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: WINNWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Location: 100 WHITLOCK AVE MARIETTA, GA 30064, Cobb County
Inspection date: November 4, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 82/B
Inspector: Maria Galluzzo
Permit number: .1-4000
Inspection findings
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed black/pink residue build up on the inside of the ice machines in the Teem kitchen and Sullivan Kitchen. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Both ice machines were turned off and a do not use sign was placed until both machines are cleaned.
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Winn Kitchen Observed multiple TCS items cold holding above 41F (see asterisk* items) along the buffet line in the Winn kitchen dining area. Observed single serve butter cold holding above 41F in the Winn kitchen RIC. Teems Kitchen Observed multiple TCS items cold holding above 41F (see asterisk* items) in RIC in Teems kitchen. Observed ham and tomatoes cold holding above 41F in freezer in Teems kitchen. Observed single serve butter cold holding above 41F on dining tables in Teem kitchen dining area. Sullivan Kitchen Observed multiple TCS items cold holding above 41F (see asterisk* items) in RIC in Sullivan kitchen. CA: TCS food items shall be maintained at 41F or below when cold holding. COS: All items discarded. Winn Kitchen Discussed TPHC for buffet line (For eggs – only if using pasteurized eggs). Teems kitchen Upon discussion with PIC, EHS learned that the RIC door was left open overnight and was found open this morning by staff. All other TCS items in the RIC not cold holding at 41F or below were discarded. Discussed TPHC for butter on dining room tables and buffet line. Observed RIC with ambient temperature of 41F. Sullivan Kitchen EHS observed RIC with an ambient temperature of 51F. All TCS items not cold holding at 41F or below were discarded. All TCS items at 41F or below were moved to the main kitchen RIC or WIC and an out of order/do not use sign was placed on the RIC.
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed pork sausage hot holding below 135F in a warmer tray on the buffet line in the Winn kitchen dining area. CA: When hot holding, TCS food items shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: Item discarded.
6-1C – proper cooling time and temperature
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) – cooling (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed chicken in cobb salads not cooling at a rate that would reach 41F within 4 hours from ambient preparation in the main kitchen WIC. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature. COS: Salads placed in an ice bath and moved to the back of the WIC in the main kitchen.
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed soggy cardboard box containing packaged guacamole stored next to drip from condenser/fan in WIC in main kitchen. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS: Cardboard box was discarded and food was moved away from drip.
General inspector comments
Observed 3-compartment sink in main kitchen at 400ppm QAC and dishwasher in main kitchen reach 160F. Observed dishwasher in Teems and Winn kitchen both at 50ppm chlorine. Observed Sullivan kitchen dishwasher at 100ppm chlorine.
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.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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