Cirrus Academy Charter School

1870 Pio Nono Ave, Macon, GA 31204
School / Childcare
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Cirrus Academy Charter School, the earliest from 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Macon facility scores 91, putting Cirrus Academy Charter School on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed taco beef stored in the warming cabinet with temperatures below 135F. (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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. EHS informed the PIC of the need to reheat the beef to 165F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed several bags of lettuce with best if used by dates of 2/20,2/17, and 3/5. (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. EHS informed PIC of the need to discard the lettuce that has began degrading.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed damaged gasket on warming cabinet door; door does not close completely. (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. EHS informed the PIC of the need to have the gasket repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed pans stored on the shelving as clean that were wet-stacked. 10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. EHS informed the PIC of the need to allow items to air dry before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
67
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the sanitizer concentration in the 3C was low as it did not provide a reading. (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 3. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in th...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed facility's need to clean under and around all equipment in the storage areas. (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. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. EHS informed PIC of the need to clean routinely.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed facility's need to repair the damaged flooring and coving in the office around the hot water heater and sealing the opening along the corner wall in the area holding refrigeration/freezer unit.(5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Facility was informed to repair the areas during a complaint investigation approximately 2 months prior; Per PIC, the school office has scheduled for the repairs to be made.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed personal items on shelving with facility single use items. (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. EHS informed the PIC that personal items are to be stored separate from facility items to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
78
Aug 29, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cirrus Academy Charter School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cirrus Academy Charter School on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cirrus Academy Charter School?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cirrus Academy Charter School.

How does Cirrus Academy Charter School compare to other restaurants in Macon?

Cirrus Academy Charter School most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Macon average of 91.

Has Cirrus Academy Charter School's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cirrus Academy Charter School have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cirrus Academy Charter School means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.