Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Mcdonald's, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for Atlanta sits at 90, putting Mcdonald's on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed liquid egg, sliced american ceese, canadian bacon and folded egg stored inside the reach-in cooler holding temperatures above 41*F. CA: Advised PIC 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. COS: PIC discarded food items
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed 2 door reach-in cooler holding ambient temperature of 47*F unable to maintain TCS food at proper temperature during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified. PIC has been advised to discontinue using the cooler until repairs are made, a follow-up email will be provided before using again
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
82
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee handle phone with gloved hands and return to handling a hamburger bun with the same gloves. CA: Advised PIC . If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. COS: PIC complied and instructed food employee to discard bun and remove gloves and wash hands during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(4)(n)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed expired inspection report posted in public view . CA: Advised PIC The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust build-up along the fans inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC 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)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no inspection report posted in the drive-thru. CA: Advised PIC The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no food service permit posted in public view. CA: Advised PIC Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
70
May 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed liquid egg, raw shell eggs, folded eggs, susage burritos and sliced American cheese measuring temperatures above 41*F stored inside the small 2 door reach-in cooler during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded items
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towel accessible at the hand sink located on the cook line upon arrival. CA: Advised PIC each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. COS: PIC replaced paper towel during time of inspection
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed 2023 food service permit posted in public view. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and post the most current permit in public view
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed 2 door reach-in cooler holding ambient temperature of 48*F unable to maintain food at proper temperature during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report not properly posted in the drive-thru window. CA: Advised PIC fcood service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.
How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Mcdonald's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mcdonald's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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