Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
86
Score
Public records show four inspections at Mcdonald's stretching back to 2024. Mcdonald's was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 93, which Mcdonald's 86 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed coffee mixing spoons stored in a dirty container. There was also a strand of hair on the spoons. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by cleaning.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted at drive-thru window. The score posted was a 90/A from 12/10/24; the most recent score is a 87/B from 8/10/25. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
86
Aug 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in reach-in cooler being cold held above 41ºF. Ambient temperature of unit was around 55ºF with temperature of all TCS foods ranging between 52-53ºF. TCS foods must be cold held at 41ºF or below. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: Observed initial temperature of cheese utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC) beginning in the danger zone at 53°F. There was no cheese tempering and the cheese brought out came from a reach-in unit that was not maintaining minimum cold holding temperature. Initial temperature of cheese must be 41°F or below. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Must be 50-100 ppm. COS by remaking to 50 ppm.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
70
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed significant mold like build up inside ice machine next to soda dispensers and ice machine in main kitchen area. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a rate that precludes soil accumulation. Must deep clean ice machine within 72 hrs.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket with a Cl- concentration of 0 ppm. The concentration must be between 50-100 ppm Cl-. COS by making new solution with 50 ppm Cl-.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cove basing tiles missing on floor across 3 compartment sink. All physical facilities must be maintained in a state of good repair. Must fix cove basing.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed tiles with very low grout near 3 compartment sink and in some areas through out the kitchen. All physical facilities must be maintained in a state of good repair. Must regrout spots with low grout.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
78
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no time documentation on cheese left outside of temperature control. Also observed cheese and lettuce not discarded after 4 hours. COS by discarding. Employees failed to place time documentation on new products. Health Authority instructed them to do so.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold build-up and stuck on cream in left side of ice cream machine. Person in charge (PIC) stated that the left side isn't being used, however food contact surfaces must be clean to the sight and touch. Must clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold build-up along interior portions of bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed front drive-thru window not self-closing and multiple flies in kitchen area. Window must be fixed so that it is self-closing.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.
How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Acworth?
Mcdonald's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Acworth average of 93.
Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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