Mcdonald's

5115 Old National Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30349

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Mcdonald's has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

That's lower than the typical Atlanta restaurant, which scores around 90. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: The top 1/3 of the most current inspection report was not posted in each drive through window. CA: Advised manager, Michael Jones to post the top of the current inspection report in the drive-thur window (at the POS window)

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Single use cups at the tea areas, are not being kept in the original protective package or are not being stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until they are used. COS: Manager had the cups discarded and placed cup in that area in protective packages.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed reach in drawer cooler not holding food at the proper temperatures. COS: All food (shelled eggs and three cartons of liquid eggs) was discarded and Found that the unit (drawer reach in cooler) had been un-plugged during the morning cleaning. Rechecked the temperature of the drawer reach in cooler at the end of my inspection. Unit ambient holding temperature was at 37 degrees F.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed build-up of dust and dirt on vent covers outside the walk in cooler. CA: Advised manager, Michael Jones to have vent covers removed and cleaned ASAP.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed water leaking at plumbing fixture of the 4 compartment sink. .COS: Manager had leak repaired during my inspection.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Mcdonald's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero 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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