Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2024, Mcdonald's has five inspections in the public record. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Mcdonald's latest score of 74 falls below the Augusta average of 89. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black debris on the drink spouts in the front food service area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and buildup on floor under grills. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed bluetooth speaker stored in food prep area. COS- bluetooth was moved C/A: Have employees' belongings in a designated area away from food prep.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 employees with loose hair not wearing proper hair restraints during good baggage. COS- hair nets were put on C/A: Employees must wear hair restraints (i.e. hair nets) during active food prep and handling.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed incorrect food inspection report posted. C/A: Have most recent food inspection report.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
74
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese being held at 71 degrees Fahrenheit during time as public health control at food prep station. COS- cheese was discarded and new cheese was pulled out C/A: Ensure TCS food does not exceed 70 degrees Fahrenheit during time as public health control.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee in baggage area touch hair and rub nose and proceeded to bag food. COS- employee washed hands C/A: Retrain staff on proper handwashing and when to wash.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup on the ice shoot and drink spouts in the front food service area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee wearing a watch during active food prep. COS- employee removed watch C/A: Ensure employees only wear a plain band during active food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed several employees with loose flowing hair not wearing proper hair restraints during active food prep and food handling. Observed several employees not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep. C/A: Employees must wear hair restraints during active food prep and food handling. Employees with beards greater than half an inch must wear beard restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris and buildup throughout kitchen and on floor behind fryer. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
58
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup on the drink and slush machines in the front food service area and in kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed an employee wearing a watch during active food prep. C/A: Ensure employees only wear a plain band during active food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed an employee not wearing a hair restraint during active food prep. Observed an employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep. C/A: Employees must wear hair restraints during active food prep. Employees with beards greater than half an inch must wear beard restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
82
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like buildup on the drink & slush machines in the front food service area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed an employee not wearing a hair restraint during active food prep. Observed an employee not wearing a beard restraints during active food prep. C/A: Employees must wear hair restraints during active food prep. Employees w/ beards 1/2" or greater must wear beard restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed missing hand washing signs at multiple handwashing sinks inside the main kitchen & restrooms. C/A: Place signage.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of clean dishes on the drying racks inside the main kitchen. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before being stacked.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like buildup inside the coolers throughout the main kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
74
May 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.
How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Augusta?
Mcdonald's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.
Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mcdonald's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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