Burger King

1086 Highway 20 West, Mcdonough, GA 30253
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

The Burger King located at 1086 Highway 20 West in Mcdonough, GA had a high-risk inspection on March 13, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection identified one major and eleven minor violations, including issues with management knowledge, prevention of contamination during food preparation, and personal cleanliness. While this recent inspection was high-risk, the facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its four scored visits.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
52
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Oct 11, 2024
Initial
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Mar 13, 2026 Inspection
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: PIC was unable to provide documentation or otherwise properly demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - Person-in-Charge Duties (Pf) Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf and
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed multiple boxes in walk-in freezer, stored under the refrigeration unit, exposed to leakage (evidence of leakage/ ice formation on box). PIC was advised to remove plastic covered items from boxes, discard boxes, and move all items from under refrigeration unit. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently ava...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees with hair/beard not properly restrained while preparing food items. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. 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. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food items. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine door coming off the hinges and frozen drink machine leaking onto the floor. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (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. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice accumulation on shelving unit and ice build-up around the door of the walk-in freezer. Also observed equipment and utensils (burger grill hood and container lid exterior) with white and brown food accumulation.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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed refrigeration unit in walk-in freezer with evidence of leaking; excessive icicle formation of on remigration unit fans and piping. Also observed 3-compartment sink leaking onto the floor. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed drain plug missing from outside dumpster. 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. (p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive water accumulation on floors under and around shelving unit in dry storage area and around 3-compartment sink. Also observed black accumulation on floor throughout facility. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them 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 a...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed vents in main kitchen with dust and and black accumulation, as well as vents with peeling paint.511-6-1.07(2)(j) - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, System Vents, designed to prevent contamination (C) (j) Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, System Vents. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed strong odor by prep sink that continues into the dry storage area. 511-6-1.07(3)(g) - Mechanical Ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (C) (g) Mechanical Ventilation. If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gap at the bottom of the exit door at the back of the kitchen. Please replace sweep.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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