Mcdonald's #12840

204 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonald's #12840 has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Mcdonald's #12840 was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Hawkinsville average 90, so Mcdonald's #12840 trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees in the middle of food preparation while wearing bracelets and watches on their wrists. CA: 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. COS: Employees removed watches and bracelets and rewashed their hands.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

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

Inspector notes: No handwash sign in either restroom for the employees to remind them of their handwashing responsiblity. CA:A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Correct within 24 hours.

511-6-1.07(3)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed multiple mops at both mop sink location stored with the wet mops directly on the floor allowing water to run across the floor. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. COS: Mops moved to their appropriate drying location hanging over the mop sink.

511-6-1.07(5)(f)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Floor of the walk in cooler and dry storage area were covered in food and grease. CA: Facility shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary ton prevent and preclude the buildup of dirt and soil residues. Correct within 24 hours.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed drawer cooler at the front of the kitchen out of temperature with the milk and butter observed inside at 54 and 51 degrees Fahrenheit respectively. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food that is being cold held shall be maintained at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. COS: Food items had not been out more than 4 hours and were moved to a working cooler. Out of order sign affixed to the cooler till it is fixed. Correct within 72 hours.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Burger build cooler next to the fryers was observed out of temperature. Coldest part of the fridge was reading at 45 degrees with items in the cooler up near 47 degrees F. CA: 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2. of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.P COS: Items moved to walk in cooler as they were only out for less than 2 hours. Call Health Department to verify when the out of temperature cooler is fixed.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink in the men's restroom with no water going to the restroom. No "Do Not Use" sign on the restroom so the restroom was assumed to be open. CA: All handwash sinks shall be maintained so that it is accessible for employees at all times. Correct within 72 hours.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

May 28, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink in the middle of the kitchen without hand soap and the bathroom sink in the men's hand no paper towels. Handwash sink shall be readily available and stocked to encourage healthy handwashing habits by employees. COS: Both sink were restocked with needed supplies during inspection.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed multiple pieces of equipment that had accumulations of food residue, floor that was cluttered with trash and food matter. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation of debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's #12840 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #12840 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #12840?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #12840.

How does Mcdonald's #12840 compare to other restaurants in Hawkinsville?

Mcdonald's #12840 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Hawkinsville average of 90.

Has Mcdonald's #12840's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's #12840 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's #12840 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 #12840 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #12840 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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