Mcdonald's

1047 N Third Avenue, Chatsworth, GA 30705

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Time as a public health control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 92, which Mcdonald's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations.

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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Inspector notes: Observed no discard time on cheese utilizing Time as a Public Health. Employees could not say at what time the food was removed from temperature control. Medium sized pan with three stacks of cheese were discarded. Inspector went over Time as a Public Health rules. An ice bath was also recommended as an alternative method.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed two medium pans of raw beef patties located in drawer cooling unit next to the grill prep area located in the Main Kitchen being cold held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Temperatures ranged between 56-60°F and ambient temperature of unit was 56°F. TCS foods must be held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding two pans of raw beef and placing new containers of beef patties in the reach in cooler next to the grill prep area. Do not store TCS foods in unit until minimum cold holding temperature can be maintained.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no time documentation on lettuce and cheese utilizing Time as a Public Health Control. Also observed tomatoes with a discard time of 12:45 PM still in use. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (i) Except as specified in paragraph 2.(ii) of this subsection, the food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control;P (ii) The food may have an initial temperature of 70°F (21°C) or less if; (I) It is a ready-to-eat fruit or vegetable that upon cutting is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food, or (II) It is a ready-to-eat hermetically sealed food that upon opening is rende...

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed an abundance of flies swarming throughout kitchen and dining areas. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (i) Except as specified in paragraph 2.(ii) of this subsection, the food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control;P (ii) The food may have an initial temperature of 70°F (21°C) or less if; (I) It is a ready-to-eat fruit or vegetable that upon cutting is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food, or (II) It is a ready-to-eat hermetically sealed food that upon opening is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food, (III) The food temperature does not exce...

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Drive thru windows are not self closing and air curtains turned off. There were many flies in kitchen. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS by turning on air curtains. NOTE: Air curtains are not blowing forcibly enough to prevent entry if pests. Must address.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Sep 30, 2024

Initial

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: The hand sink located near the burger grill was not operational at the time of the inspection. Please repair.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Several flies were present throughout the kitchen and near the slushy machine.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

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

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Chatsworth average of 92.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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