Mcdonald's #16897

1636 Martin Luther King Dr, Griffin, GA 30224

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Mcdonald's #16897, the earliest from 2024. Mcdonald's #16897 was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Griffin restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed toilet paper not available in stall in women's restroom.

511-6-1.07(3)(e)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed leak at pipe under hand wash sink at coffee/ ice cream prep area.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed non- food contact surfaces not clean. (ex. interiors of coolers, freezers, crack and crevices).

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed paper towels not readily available at hand sinks.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open employee drink stored on top of consumer drinks and food stored on top of shelving above consumer food.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature for safety foods (TCS) not able to maintain temperatures of 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed 2 door cooler drawer on cookline unable to maintain 41F or below. repeat.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed person in charge (PIC) cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed hand soap not readily available at hand sink near rear office area.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed paper towels not readily available at hand sink in coffee/ ice cream make area.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed test strips for 3 compartments sink not readily available during inspection.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooler nest to grill line (ex. 2 door pull out cooler), not able to maintain temperatures of 41F or below.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's #16897 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #16897 on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #16897?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #16897.

How does Mcdonald's #16897 compare to other restaurants in Griffin?

Mcdonald's #16897 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Griffin average of 85.

Has Mcdonald's #16897's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's #16897 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's #16897 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 #16897 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #16897 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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