Macon Water Ice

490 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Macon Water Ice has three inspections in the public record. Macon Water Ice was last inspected on Nov 25, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 91, which Macon Water Ice's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed temperatures outside of safe TCS temperatures. RIC Under Counter: -open mayo container (44 F) -open tartar sauce container (44 F) -open ranch container (45 F) Mini Preptop: -American Cheese Slice: (53 F) -American Cheese Slice 2: (52 F) -Cut Onion (69 F) -White Cheese Slice: (53 F) -White Cheese Slice 2 (53 F) 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. PIC discarded TCS items in RIC/Prep top cooler. RIC open sauce containers are to be discarded as containers are marked with "refrigerate after opening." Unopened sauces that are shelf stable kept. TCS items in mini prep top discarded as they have been in prep top...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed: -pillar by breading station with buildup of food debris, grease, stains. -floors of facility sticky, several puddles of oil underneath fryer station. -flooring damage in main line, 3C area. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC to clean affected areas more often, repair/replace flooring in named areas.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed several bottles of premade beverages in front of house cooler for sale with insufficient labeling. Food packaged in a food service establishment, that is not provided by a foodservice employee upon consumer request, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101- Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers. 2. Label information shall include: (i) The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (ii) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (iii) An accurate declaration of the net quantity...
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed: - accumulation of ice buildup in rear reach-in freezer. - ice, ice cream buildup on bottom of front reach in ice cream freezer. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC to clean out ice.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
74
May 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed: Temperatures exceeding 41 in RIC (Under Counter #1): -hot dogs (48 F) -tzatziki (47 F) -ambient (46 F) Prep Top Cooler: - American cheese slice (47 F) - Sliced tomato (43 F) - provolone slice (47 F) - American cheese slice (Under-counter RIF) (54 F) ure 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. PIC discarded TCS items in RIC/Prep top cooler. PIC not to use RIC/Prep top coolers until temperatures can be adjusted down to 41 either via repairs, replacement, or adjustment of thermostat. As facility has functional rear RIC with sufficient space, PIC may utilize rear R...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed cup with tips being stored in RIF alongside ice cream bins. Food shall be protected from contamination. PIC moved tip cup to appropriate location.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: EHS observed utensils (scoops, ladle, tongs) at ice cream station being stored in a container of still water temping at 68F. 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particul...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed accumulation of excess ice in FOH reach in freezer, BOH reach in freezer. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC to clean out ice.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed: - doors to back storage area, kitchen access with black marking, buildup. - pillar on left of grill area with grease buildup. - floors in front of grill station, back under 3C, front grill area with buildup of grease, debris -damaged flooring in main line, 3C area. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC to clean affected areas more often, repair/replace flooring in named areas.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EHS observed phone left atop prep top station cutting board. 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. PIC moved phone. PIC to utilize designated storage areas.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
67
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed unlabeled spraybottles with unknown chemicals stored on edge of 3C, front service handwash bottom. 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. EHS provided sharpie to PIC to label bottles in question on site.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed: - doors to back storage area, kitchen access with black marking, buildup. - pillar on left of grill area with grease buildup. - exterior front of hood vent area with grease buildup. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC to clean affected areas.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed: - damaged tiles around mop sink area. - missing ceiling tile above dry storage racks. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC to repair/replace damaged items.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Macon Water Ice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Macon Water Ice on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Macon Water Ice?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Macon Water Ice.

How does Macon Water Ice compare to other restaurants in Macon?

Macon Water Ice most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Macon average of 91.

Has Macon Water Ice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Macon Water Ice have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Macon Water Ice means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.