Burger King

1086 Highway 20 West, Mcdonough, GA 30253
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2024, Burger King has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 12 violations.

Looking across the full record, “plumbing installed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Mcdonough facility scores 79, putting Burger King on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: PIC was unable to provide documentation or otherwise properly demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - Person-in-Charge Duties (Pf) Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf and
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees with hair/beard not properly restrained while preparing food items. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food items. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine door coming off the hinges and frozen drink machine leaking onto the floor. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice accumulation on shelving unit and ice build-up around the door of the walk-in freezer. Also observed equipment and utensils (burger grill hood and container lid exterior) with white and brown food accumulation.511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. 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)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed refrigeration unit in walk-in freezer with evidence of leaking; excessive icicle formation of on remigration unit fans and piping. Also observed 3-compartment sink leaking onto the floor. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed drain plug missing from outside dumpster. 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. (p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive water accumulation on floors under and around shelving unit in dry storage area and around 3-compartment sink. Also observed black accumulation on floor throughout facility. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such a...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed vents in main kitchen with dust and and black accumulation, as well as vents with peeling paint.511-6-1.07(2)(j) - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, System Vents, designed to prevent contamination (C) (j) Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, System Vents. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed strong odor by prep sink that continues into the dry storage area. 511-6-1.07(3)(g) - Mechanical Ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (C) (g) Mechanical Ventilation. If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gap at the bottom of the exit door at the back of the kitchen. Please replace sweep.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed multiple boxes in walk-in freezer, stored under the refrigeration unit, exposed to leakage (evidence of leakage/ ice formation on box). PIC was advised to remove plastic covered items from boxes, discard boxes, and move all items from under refrigeration unit. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently ava...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
52
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed golden accumulation on bottom of metal deflector and rust like accumulation on the side if drive thru ice bin. Manager was advised to clean and sanitize areas.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of spillage from refrigeration unit onto multiple boxes in the walk-in freezer. PIC was advised to discard food items with evidence of spillage and to move all boxes from under refrigeration unit.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in freezer door not properly closing. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice accumulation in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. Large amounts of ice were observed on the refrigeration unit.511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. 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)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in freezer with excessive ice accumulation and evidence of refrigeration unit dripping. Also observed 3-compartment sink leaking. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease accumulation in refuse enclosure.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed grout missing at floor tiles by fryer and cracked tiles in main kitchen along with crack baseboard at the back of the facility. Also observed dust accumulation on ceiling tiles throughout the prep areas and grease accumulation under and adjacent to the fryer.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed vents in main kitchen with dust accumulation.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gap at bottom of back exit door allowing entry to pests. Please replace sweep. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, 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. 2. The requirements in paragraph 1 of this subsection does not apply if a food service establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structu...
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
61
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen food items stored in the walk-in freezer in the process of thawing due to condensing unit not working properly. Manager was advised to utilize items that were in the thawing process. No thawed food items can be refrozen. Manager began the process of moving thawed items to walk-in cooler for use. 511-6-1.04(6)(a) - Frozen Food (C) (6) Limiting the Growth of Pathogens (a) Frozen Food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen.
511-6-1.04(6)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in freezer condensing unit not working properly. Manager corrected breaker issue and condensing unit began to work properly. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floor tile missing under fryer and accumulation of fryer oil in that area where tile was missing. Also observed dust accumulation above reach-in freezer and standing water accumulation at floor drain . 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed hood vent under fryer making a loud grating noise when on and smoke accumulation in the kitchen. 511-6-1.07(3)(g) - Mechanical Ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (C) (g) Mechanical Ventilation. If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(g)
82
Oct 11, 2024
Initial
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee drinks improperly stored in the food preparation area. Zaxbys and Burger king cups containing a straw with a lid were stored in the food prep area. The Zaxby's cup was near the French fry hot holding area. The Burger King cup was stored on the table in front of the deep fryers next to the uncooked fries. Storing employee drinks can lead to potential contamination of food. CA- All drink cups will be stored below the food preparation area and/or away from food.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees in the food serving and preparation areas not wearing hair restraints. CA- All team members handling food and/or working in the food preparation areas must wear proper and effective hair restraints. PIC will provide team members with hair restraints (Hair nets)
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King?

Across the inspection record, “plumbing installed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger King.

How does Burger King compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?

Burger King most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Mcdonough average of 79.

Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Burger King have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Burger King means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.