Mcdonald's # 7562
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
74
Score
The McDonald's located at 1338 Veterans Pkwy in Columbus, GA underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 23, 2026. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation, including issues with food-contact surfaces, cold holding temperatures, and personal cleanliness. Previous inspections at this facility have generally been low risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
74
Nov 24, 2025
Initial
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Jan 23, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple, plastic containers on drying rack with stickers and sticker remnants. Rule: (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Corrective Action: Stickers removed and placed in ware washing sink be washed rinsed and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed folded eggs and Canadian bacon cold held above 41 degrees in main kitchen.(see temperature log) Rule: (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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) Corrective Action: Food was in cooler less than 4 hours. Items placed in freezer to cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food employees preparing and handling food without proper hair restraints in main kitchen. Rule: 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. Core violation correct in 72 hours.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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