Chick-Fil-A
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
67
Score
Chick-Fil-A, located at 1321 Highway 20 West in McDonough, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on February 19, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning proper cold holding temperatures, along with five minor violations including issues with personal cleanliness and utensil storage. Across five recorded inspections, this facility has primarily received medium-risk ratings.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
86
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Feb 19, 2026 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lettuce (spring mix & Romaine), shredded cheese, blue cheese, and shredded spicy chicken did not meet the minimum cold holding temperature of 41 degrees or below for TCS foods. TCS products were stored in a preparation cooler that was unplugged and marked "do not use". PIC advised that the cooler was observed not working this morning at 8:30 am and the cooler could have potentially stopped working overnight. PIC advised according to the compliancemate alert system, there was notifications/alerts beginning at 1:15 pm on 2/18/26. The cooler was out of temperature from 12:20 pm (2/18/26) until 11:20 am on 2/19/26 however the food was not removed. The cooler had a very strong odor and did not meet the minimum requirements for cold holding. The ambient temperature was observed at 67...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed a staff member scooping ice from the ice machine in the back of house without a proper hair restraint. Staff member was observed leaning in the ice machine. PIC will coach employees on wearing proper hair restraints during food preparation.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Stagnant water observed in pans that were stored in the dish storage area. The pans were observed wetnesting. PIC corrected on site by rewashing pans that were observed wetnesting.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the presence of trash bags filled with trash and grease build up outside of the dumpster. PIC will have the area cleaned and pressure washed by 2/20/26. Pest control also noted concerns about the trash area on the recent pest control report.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed hot water heater storage room in bad repair. PIC will have the wall repaired by 2/25/26.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed dead pest (Cockroach) below the preparation table next to the handsink in the kitchen area. PIC corrected on site by removing the dead pest and providing a copy of the pest control reports. PIC will ensure that all dead pests are removed immediately.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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