Mcdonalds

2773 Forest Parkway, Ellenwood, GA 30294
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Mcdonalds stretching back to 2024. On Aug 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “time as a public health control” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Ellenwood restaurant, which scores around 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods in walk in cooler not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised to maintain TCS foods at 41F or below at all times
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sinks with no hot water available in the kitchen. COS- hot water was restored
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
78
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese dated use by 9:41 AM 3/5/25. Advised PIC cheese shall be discarded @ the end of the 4 hours. COS-cheese was discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
86
Aug 15, 2024
Followup
2 minor violations.
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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed condensation ice from condenser on box of burgers. Advised to relocate
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed current inspection not posted at drive thru window. Advised to post at all times
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
90
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed open box of burgers in the walk in freezer with condensation ice from condenser directly on burgers. Advised to discard
511-6-1.04(1)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: Observed stacks of slice cheese on time as a public health control with no time stamp upon arrival, then staff placed incorrect time stamp on cheese with 11am start time and temperature of cheese at 62F. Advised to discard
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several flies throughout facility. Advised to clean and notify pest control
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Ellenwood?

Mcdonalds most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellenwood average of 83.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.