South Macon Diner
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
67
Score
The SOUTH MACON DINER, located at 3297 Houston Ave in Macon, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 2, 2025. This inspection resulted in three major and two minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, response procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, and required postings. Previous inspections for the SOUTH MACON DINER have generally been low-risk.
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Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
May 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Dec 2, 2025 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: EHS observed handwashing sink in kitchen only reach 63F. EHS spoke with PIC who said water heater went out and is waiting on new one to arrive. Violation: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. CA: Replace or repair water heater.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: EHS observed facility without procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events. Violation: 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. CA: Create or obtain written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events.
511-6-1.03(6)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: EHS observed inspection report from 2023 posted. Violation: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. CA: print and post inspection report from today 12/2/25.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: EHS observed hot water in facility reach 63F. Violation: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. CA: EHS instructed PIC that would need to heat water for handwashing and use in 3C sink. PIC stated that they were waiting for water heater to arrive.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed floor tiles cracked and missing in kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Violation: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. CA: Repair or replace floor tiles that are damaged/missing.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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