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THE IRON RAIL
5995 HWY 41 S , MACON, GA 31210 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 20, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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A90May 20, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed that the prep top cooler is not set at proper temperature. 511-6-1.05(2)(b) - Food Temperature Measuring Devices, not constructed of glass (P) (b) Food Temperature Measuring Devices. Food temperature measuring devices may not have sensors or stems constructed of glass, except that thermometers with glass sensors or stems that are encased in a shatterproof coating such as candy thermometers may be used. The manager should ensure that the cooler is properly set to maintain food at proper temperature.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(b) - food temperature measuring devices, not constructed of glass (p)”Observed a handwashing station without a hand drying provision. 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with. the manager should ensure that there is appropriate hand drying provision for all hand-washing station, correct by 05/25/2026.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed a employee cooking in the kitchen with a beard longer than 1/2 in length, . Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. the manager will have beard guard order on the next truck by 05/25/26.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed the filter in the hood system needed cleaning with heavy grease,The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products The filter will be cleaned by 05/25/2026.
−1 point · Cited as “null”A95January 6, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed the restaurant missing the test strips to test the sanitizer bucket properly, Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. The manager will order test strip for the kitchen on the next truck.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed a employee cooking in the kitchen with a beard longer than 1/2 in length, . Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. the manager will have beard guard order on the next truck by 1/15/26.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed a scoop handle buried in the flour bend in the dry storage area, 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 COS The scoop removed and placed correctly in the floor container after wash, rinse, and sanitizer being done.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”A92June 25, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Observed a employee drinking from there on metal cup in the kitchen area, However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS The employee removed the metal cup from the kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed a employee cooking in the kitchen with a beard longer than 1/2 in length, . Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. the manager will have beard guard order.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed the filter in the hood system needed cleaning with heavy grease,The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products The filter will be cleaned by 7/2/25.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A100April 16, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-102-000220. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
