Sylvia's Soul Food Express

323 Mill Meadow Rd, Macon, GA 31216
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Sylvia's Soul Food Express has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 91, which Sylvia's Soul Food Express' 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: EHS observed cooked baked beans being stored at 50F. Violation: time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41F or below when cold holding. CA: PIC discarded beans.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed cooked chicken cold holding at 41F in reach in cooler. Violation: time/temperature control for safety food when cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or below. CA: PIC discarded chicken.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
74
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
1-2B - certified food protection manager (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed that PIC did not have required certification before 60 day inspection. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. PIC has signed up for CFSM training for 11/13/24.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
90
Aug 27, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sylvia's Soul Food Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sylvia's Soul Food Express on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sylvia's Soul Food Express?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sylvia's Soul Food Express.

How does Sylvia's Soul Food Express compare to other restaurants in Macon?

Sylvia's Soul Food Express most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Macon average of 91.

Has Sylvia's Soul Food Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sylvia's Soul Food Express have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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