Macy's Place

1939 S Jackson St, Albany, GA 31701
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Macy's Place has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 29, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Hot and cold water available” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Albany facility scores 86, putting Macy's Place on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health/reporting agreements in facility. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC will have staff read and sign health agreements.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no written procedure for responding to a vomiting or diarrhea accident in the facility. CA: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. PIC was given a cleanup procedure.
511-6-1.03(6)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no water supply available in the establishment. CA: The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have water restored to the establishment.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a hole in the front wall of the facility. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have hole repaired.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed no allergy disclosure for customers to view. CA: The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. PIC will create an allergy disclosure for customers.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed no lights functioning in the establishment. CA: The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and 3. At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a...
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
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Oct 1, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health/reporting agreements in facility. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC will have staff read and sign health agreements.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed water disconnected from mop sink. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have mop sink connected to water line.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed hot water disconnected from sink in restroom. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have hot water line connected to sink.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed one unisex restroom without a covered trashcan. CA: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. PIC will have lid installed on trashcan.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
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Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed the owner's certified food safety certificate has expired. CA:A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. PIC will have 30 days to obtain a new certificate.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed no 3 compartment sink in the facility. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will have the sink replaced.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed holes in the walls throughout the facility. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the holes repaired.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed equipment not in use being stored on the property (fryers and steam table). PIC will have the equipment removed.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed a hole at the bottom of the back door. CA:Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC will have the door repaired.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Jan 11, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy in the facility. CA: The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee has any of the associated symptoms. PIC was provided a copy of the employee health policy.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no vomiting fecal-cleanup procedure on hand for the facility. CA: Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. PIC was given a copy of the procedure.
511-6-1.03(6)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips at the three-compartment sink. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will provide the three-compartment sink with test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the main kitchen in disrepair. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the floor repaired.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed holes in the walls throughout the facility. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the holes repaired.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the coving in the main kitchen area missing. CA: In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm). PIC will have the coving repaired.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed equipment not in use such as fryers being stored on the property. CA: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. PIC will have the items removed.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed a hole at the bottom of the back door. CA:Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC will have the door repaired.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Macy's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Macy's Place on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Macy's Place?

Across the inspection record, “hot and cold water available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Macy's Place.

How does Macy's Place compare to other restaurants in Albany?

Macy's Place most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Albany average of 86.

Has Macy's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Macy's Place have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Macy's Place means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Macy's Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Macy's Place is inspected around two times per year on average.