SERENITY EMPIRE AT MARIETTA received a score of 90 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 10, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: SERENITY EMPIRE AT MARIETTA
Location: 1790 POWDER SPRINGS RD SW MARIETTA, GA 30064-4154, Cobb County
Inspection date: November 10, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 90/A
Inspector: DOMINIQUE BROWN
Permit number: FSP-033-006766
Inspection findings
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) – storage, separation (p)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed box filled with fryer cleaner packets stored directly above large box of crackers in WIF dry storage area in main kitchen. C/A: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Chemicals stored in designated area.
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) – working containers, common name (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed 2-unlabeled chemical spray bottles stored on shelves in main kitchen. C/A: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS: Chemicals labeled.
10D – food properly labeled; original container
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) – expired foods (p)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed the following food items held beyond maufactuer’s use by dates in WIC in main kitchen: 2- Almond breeze: use by dates 10/29/26 and 10/10/26 1-gallon whole milk: use by 10/24/26 1-Cottage cheese: use by 9/26/26 C/A: Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: All discarded.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: 1. Observed floor inside WIC and WIF soiled with food debris and dirt accumulations in main kitchen. 2. Observed food shelves soiled with food spillage and accumulation in WIC in main kitchen. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed wall behind dish machine with debris and splatter and floor under dish machine and 3-compartment sink with accumulated black residue and encrusted debris all in main kitchen. 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.
General inspector comments
Observed signed employee health and food allergen training, approved fecal/vomit solution and provcedures, allergen disclosure, and TPHC documentation. Dish washer and spray bottle (main): 50ppm Chlorine Discussed: 1. Foreign shrimp disclosure 2. TPHC butter
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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