Oglethorpe, Macon County

MACON STATE PRISON

HWY. 49 OGLETHORPE, GA 31068

Food
Latest score
87
Apr 29, 2026
City
Oglethorpe
County
Macon
Inspections
3

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 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 873 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed pineapples, potato salad, and salad mix cold holding at temperatures greater than 41*F. (See temp log) xcept 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. PIC discarded food items.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several food trays wetstacking in dishwashing area. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

  1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

  2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

COS: PIC had employee separate trays to allow for proper air-drying.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed facility using expired chlorine test strips. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Must correct within 10 days.

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 803 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed many damaged/dented cans stored in the dry storage room ready to be used. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. Person in charge discarded damaged canned goods.

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 several TCS food items reaching temperatures greater than 41*F. (See Temp Log). 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. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food items.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several TCS food items reaching temperatures less than 135F on the serving line in the main kitchen. (See Temp Log). 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 135°F (57°C) or above. Person in charge directed food workers to reheat food items to greater than 135F.

Jun 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed many canned goods stored in the dry storage area of the main kitchen with visual damages and dents and not stored in a designated area for damaged goods. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. Person in charge had food employee place dented/damaged canned goods in a designated area for damaged goods.