Ribbons Cafe

800 First St, Macon, GA 31201
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Ribbons Cafe has been inspected five times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

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.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed cheesecake within display reach in cooler at 46F-48F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the cutting board with stains/scoring. (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition. EHS informed PIC of the need to replace the cutting board.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed inner portions of the prep cooler in the storage in need of cleaning from food debri and splatter. (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. EHS informed PIC of the need to clean the equipment.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
90
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ribbons Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ribbons Cafe on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Ribbons Cafe compare to other restaurants in Macon?

Ribbons Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Macon average of 91.

Has Ribbons Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ribbons Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ribbons 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.

How often is Ribbons Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ribbons Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.