Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill

6717 Hawkinsville Rd, Macon, GA 31216

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

“Proper hot holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Macon sits at 91, putting Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 18, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 27, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed wrapped turkey legs (60) in the hot hold unit below the required 135F or higher for hot holding. Per PIC, turkey legs had been cooked this morning on the grill. However, there was a delay between taking the product off the grill and placing in the holding unit. Explained that with current temperature, food was lingering in the temperature danger zone. Discussed hot holding foods at 135F or higher for full duration once removed from grill/pit area. Facility to to reheat to 165F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed wrapped portion ribs in the hot hold well in the back area (in the room with the chest freezer) at 63F, which is below the required 135F or higher for hot holding. Per PIC, ribs had been cooked this morning on the grill. However, there was a delay between taking the product off the grill and placing in the holding unit. Explained that with current temperature, food was lingering in the temperature danger zone. Discussed hot holding foods at 135F or higher for full duration once removed from grill/pit area. Facility to to reheat to 165F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Mar 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2024

Initial

1 major violation.

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed the facility with the need for test strips to measure chemical sanitizer. EH advised PIC A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Facility is to obtain.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill on file is from Apr 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill.

How does Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill compare to other restaurants in Macon?

Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Macon average of 91.

Has Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill 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 Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Laura Mae's Sidewalk Cafe & Famous Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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