Update:
The kitchen of an assisted living facility in Marietta passed its re-inspection after failing.
Azalea Manor Personal Care Home scored a 95 during its Wednesday health check, Cobb County health department records show.
An inspector found that the facility had posted an old passing inspection report instead of its most recent failing score, which is a violation.
The facility was also cited for having cottage cheese that was expired two days.
Original (published March 16, 2018):
An assisted living facility in Cobb County said its recent failure by the health department is an “isolated incident.”
The kitchens at Azalea Manor Personal Care Home, 557 Waterman St. SE in Marietta, earned a score of 69 on Wednesday, county records show. Any score below a 70 is considered failing.
Heather Barnes, executive director of Azalea Manor, said almost all of the violations were corrected right away.
One of the things that caused the failure is that the facility doesn’t have any employee properly certified to safely serve food, according to the inspection report.
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Credit: Cobb County Tax Assessor's Office
Credit: Cobb County Tax Assessor's Office
The inspector said a cook touched their eyes and mouth without washing their hands before handling food.
Build-up was also seen on the can opener blade, according to the report, and raw chicken was left in the sink used to prepare food to thaw overnight. The meat was discarded.
Barnes said a meeting was held with her food and beverage department to ensure the rules are being followed.
“We remain committed to uphold the highest standards of food safety for our residents and employees alike. Our team is confident that we will remain in compliance moving forward,” she said.
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The facility's website said it serves "three meals daily, including snacks and other special dietary orders."
The kitchen received a score of 87 during an October inspection.
Follow-up inspections are usually done within 10 days of the original evaluation.
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