Macon, Bibb County

CARMELLA JOE'S

777 HEMLOCK ST MACON, GA 31201

Food
Latest score
99
Apr 1, 2026
City
Macon
County
Bibb
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed exterior top of baffle in bulk ice machine with buildup of grease, food debris.

Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

PIC burned ice on interior as precaution and will add bulk ice machine to next cleaning detail.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed:

-surface face of espresso bar with buildup of milk, coffee residue.

Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

PIC to increase cleaning frequency.

May 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed yogurt, avocado and guacamole at temperatures of 46F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P

Corrective action: Items discarded, refrigerator used is only for display of bottled drinks. Suggested placing items within reach in cooler.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.