Macon, Bibb County

Best Western Riverside Inn

2400 RIVERSIDE DR MACON, GA 31204

Food
Latest score
93
Jan 9, 2026
City
Macon
County
Bibb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 933 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hot water at the handsink on the serving line; hot water heater was unplugged intentionally as the cord was wrapped/tied in a knot. (c) Handwashing Sink Installation.

  1. 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. EHS informed the kitchen manager and the front desk attendant that hot water must be supplied to all sinks and that the minimum temperature for the handsink is 85F.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed utensils and equipment being dried on cloth towel. (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

  1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. EHS informed the attendant that all equipment and utensils must be air-dried.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dust accumulation on walls/ceiling/electrical in the kitchen; damaged coving along baseboard in the kitchen; water damage under cabinetry in self service area; cleaning spill under cabinetry beneath the juice dispenser. EHS informed the owner of the need to address the noted issues.

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(u) - food display (p)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed apples on the self-service line that were not wrapped. u) Food Display.

  1. Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards, display cases, or other effective means. EHS informed owner that apples must be washed and wrapped.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food warmers with water/food residue still inside. (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. EHS informed the owner that the units must be completely cleaned at the end of service.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dust accumulation on walls/ceiling/electrical in the kitchen; the need to wipe down walls in the kitchen; damaged coving along baseboard in the kitchen; water damage under cabinetry in self service area; cleaning spill under cabinetry beneath the juice dispenser. EHS informed the owner of the need to address the noted issues.

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 963 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(u) - food display (p)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed apples on the self-service line that were not wrapped. u) Food Display.

  1. Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards, display cases, or other effective means. EHS informed PIC and kitchen staff that apples must be washed and wrapped.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust accumulation on walls/ceiling/electrical in the kitchen; the need to wipe down walls in the kitchen; damaged coving along baseboard in the kitchen; water damage under cabinetry in self service area; cleaning spill under cabinetry beneath the juice dispenser. EHS informed the owner of the need to address the noted issues.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee belongings stored on storage rack above the facility items. b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity.

  1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

  2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. EHS informed PIC of the need to create a designated are for employee belongings or store items on lower shelving.

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 913 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed facility with CFSM certificate posted that is not able to be validate. QR code will not scan and certificate number cannot be read. Attempted to search using last name and first initial but does not find any results. After inspection PIC presented new servsafe under the name of Vijaykumar Patel and was able to verify on servsafe. However informed PIC that points will still be deducted due to it not being posted.

  1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

  2. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment.

  3. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organization. Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate.

  4. The certification is not transferable between persons.

Informed PIC that CFSM must be posted

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed spray bottle with orange like color without labeling.

Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

Informed PIC that all toxic substances must be identified. This must be corrected by 12/18/23

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed facility lacking the most inspection report of 83 on 05/08/23.

  1. 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.

  2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

  3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority.

  4. The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away.

  5. A food service establishment inspection report addendum need not be displayed, but shall be made available by the food service establishment to the public upon request.

Informed PIC to ensure that most recent inspection score is posted. This must be corrected by 12/18/23