Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection

401 Cotton Ave, Macon, GA 31201

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Utensils, equipment and linens” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection's latest score of 100 sits above the Macon average of 91. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: EHS observed bulk ice machine with buildup of biofilm on internal baffle touching ice. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch PIC removed baffle for on-site sanitizing. PIC is to maintain routine cleaning schedule that includes ice machine components.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: EHS observed: -bulk ice handwash station without drying implement -main line handwash station without drying implement or soap -warewash area handwash station without drying implement Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. PIC replaced necessary components at each station.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: EHS observed: - ceiling tiles in warewash area bowing due to moisture - Damaged ceiling tiles above dry storage area adjacent to warewash station - Missing tile in interior dry storage area. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC to replace/repair.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: EHS observed stored as-clean plates in main kitchen line directly underneath ceiling dust grate, exposing service side of plate to possible contamination. cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles may not be stored in or under any source of contamination. PIC wrapped top plates of stacks in main kitchen area to protect underneath.

511-6-1.05(10)(f)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: EHS observed: - ceiling tiles in warewash area bowing due to moisture - Damaged ceiling tiles above dry storage area adjacent to warewash station All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC to replace/repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: EHS observed stored-as-clean kitchenware, utensils, equipment stored in loading dock of main kitchen area. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles may not be stored in or under any source of contamination, including in locker rooms, in toilet rooms, in garbage rooms, in mechanical rooms, under sewer lines, under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. PIC to discard unused equipment, utensils, etc. or move to appropriate location. EHS advised PIC to swap employee locker area with loading dock area for storage.

511-6-1.05(10)(f)

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: EHS observed stored-as-clean kitchenware, utensils, equipment stored in loading dock of main kitchen area. cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles may not be stored in or under any source of contamination, including in locker rooms, in toilet rooms, in garbage rooms, in mechanical rooms, under sewer lines, under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. PIC to discard unused equipment, utensils, etc. or move to appropriate location.

511-6-1.05(10)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection.

How does Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection compare to other restaurants in Macon?

Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Macon average of 91.

Has Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hotel Forty Five Autograph Collection is inspected around two times per year on average.

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