Village Coffee

2391 Ingleside Ave, Macon, GA 31204
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Village Coffee has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Village Coffee's latest score of 100 sits above the Macon average of 91. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed household use hot plate on top of the lowboy REF in the front coffee area. The PIC move the plate before EHS could speak to to him about it. Food service equipment must be commercial grade equipment and designed and built according to standards set by American National standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification programs. Such an accredited program includes, but is not limited to, one offered by the National Sanitation Foundation, or Underwriters Laboratories. Food equipment that is certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program is deemed to comply with subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule when used for its intended purpose. EHS informed him that only commercial use items are allowed.
511-6-1.5
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed facility's need to clean the hood vent panels from dust accumulation. (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 PIC of the need to routinely clean the vent panels.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak at the 3C sink faucet. (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. EHS informed the PIC of the need to address the issue.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed facility's need to clean walls, flooing and AC vents. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. EHS informed the PIC of the need to routinely clean the facility.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Oct 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed food items sitting on ice bath aboe 41F. Items listed in temperature log. 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. EHS informed owner of the need to create an actual ice bath and have the containers submerged into the bath so that items can be held cold correctly.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed tater tots hot holding in a steam well between 124-139F. (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. EHS informed PIC that items were below temperature or barely meeting the 135F requirement.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed facility could not provide a bodily fluid kit for responding to contamination events. (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Owner is aware of the need to purchase a kit.
511-6-1.03(6)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed two employees at the coffee bar working without a hair restraint. EHS informed the owner that all staff working with food are to wear a hair restraint/ beard guard for any hair longer than half an inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed odor coming from air gap/grease interceptor. (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. EHS informed PIC of the need to address the issue.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed facility's need to clean walls in the coffee bar area. clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. EHS informed PIC of the need to clean the noted area and seal coving along baseboards in the dining area window and walls.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Aug 16, 2024
Initial
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed air gap needing to be increased at the grease interceptor as there is currently no gap between exit plumbing from the interceptor and floor plumbing and floor plumbing is holding water. d) Backflow Prevention, Air Gap. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm). P EHS informed PIC of the need to address the issue.
511-6-1.06(2)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed damaged door on the single door REF at the front coffee area. Per PIC, he attempted to fix the door but it hasn't worked. (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. EHS informed him of the need to fix the issue as air is escaping the unit.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed facility's need to clean inner and outer portions of equipment from splatter, mold, hair, etc. d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. EHS informed PIC of the need to thoroughly clean all units.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed facility's need to seal coving along front counter, base of side wall near pass thru window and along walls in the dining area; clean ceiling vent grates, clean flooring and walls in various areas from splatter. b(5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. EHS informed PIC of the need to clean the noted areas.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Village Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Village Coffee on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Village Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Village Coffee.

How does Village Coffee compare to other restaurants in Macon?

Village Coffee most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Macon average of 91.

Has Village Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Village Coffee have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Village Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.