Bears Den, the
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
67
Score
The most recent inspection for The Bears Den, located at 1191 Oglethorpe St in Macon, GA, was conducted on October 23, 2025, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 67. This inspection identified two critical and two minor violations, including issues with cold holding temperatures, hot holding temperatures, and adequate equipment for temperature control. Across four scored inspections, The Bears Den has historically maintained mostly low-risk ratings.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
86
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Oct 23, 2025 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed: -within WIC pots of cooked butter beans, cooked lima beans, cooked black beans exceeding maximum allowable temperature ranges. Per PIC pots were prepped in morning and put into WIC during morning prep approx. five hours previous to inspeciton. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. PIC discarded pots.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed mac and cheese, cooked green beans stored in warming cabinet 2 not reaching acceptable hot holding temperatures. Per PIC items were prepped during morning to be delivered at evening. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above PIC discarded items within cabinet.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed: - full pots of beans being stored in WIC during morning prep with dual layer of foil and saran wrap sealing tops. 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 (vii) Other effective methods. PIC to adjust cooling methods to allow appropriate cooling. EHS advises PIC to utilize half-full pots, portioning...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: EHS observed: -damage to WIC door flashing on interior sufficient to expose insulation underneath -damaged, peeling seal of breaded chicken tenders warming cabinet. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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