Champion's Bakery & Cafe

5580 Thomaston Rd Ste 10, Macon, GA 31220

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Champion's Bakery & Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Macon restaurant scene, where the average is 91, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: EHS observed hood vents accumulated with grease/debris . PIC to increase cleaning frequency .

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 8, 2025

Initial

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: EHS observed not enough of a air gap at prep sink or 3C sink. (d) Backflow Prevention, Air Gap. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm). P Informed PIC to create an air gap at the sinks. This must be corrected by 1/10/25

511-6-1.06(2)(d)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: EHS observed two non-commercial microwaves.Food service equipment must be commercial grade equipment and designed and built according to standards set by American National standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification programs. Such an accredited program includes, but is not limited to, one offered by the National Sanitation Foundation, or Underwriters Laboratories. Food equipment that is certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program is deemed to comply with subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule when used for its intended purpose. PIC is to obtain commercial microwaves.

511-6-1.5

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: EHS observed mop sink near sanitize section of 3C sink without a splash guard. (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Informed PIC to have splash guard installed to prevent backsplash when dumping mop water. This must be corrected by 1/10/25

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: EHS observed missing coving along base boards in front food service/dining area. EHS also observed the need to clean base boards as well. (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Informed PIC to have baseboards cleaned and sealed. This must be corrected by 1/10/25

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: EHS observed the need of the floor in main kitchen to be sealed

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: EHS observed cabinet doors not secured to hinges/ in good repair. 6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Informed PIC to have cabinet door repaired or replaced. This must be corrected by 1/10/25

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Champion's Bakery & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Champion's Bakery & Cafe on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Champion's Bakery & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Champion's Bakery & Cafe.

How does Champion's Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Macon?

Champion's Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Macon average of 91.

Has Champion's Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Champion's Bakery & Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Champion's Bakery & Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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