Mcdonald's

8008 Cumming Hwy, Canton, GA 30114
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Mcdonald's appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “compliance with variance, specialized process and HACCP plan”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Canton restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed melted butter utilizing Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) under an approved variance without TPHC documentation on or near product. Butter was in steam well, temping 84 degrees. Must follow variance instructions and have TPHC label on or near product OR hot hold consistently at 135 degrees or above. COS by adding TPHC documentation. Will re-email variance letter, must keep on file for future inspections.
511-6-1.10(5)(c)
90
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no time documentation on butter utilizing an approved variance for Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Must follow approved variance procedures, and have time documentation on or near butter with the time it was brought out of temperature control. COS by making new bottle with a TPHC label. Must also keep variance letter of approval on file for future inspections. Will email PIC a copy.
511-6-1.10(5)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spatula used to handle burgers on the grill stored directly in the crack in between the grills, exposed to debris and food residue. Equipment must be stored in a clean, dry location where it is not exposed to contamination. COS by removing spatula and rewashing it.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris accumulation on floor of walk in freezer. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Must clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed rust build up on shelves in walk in cooler. Nonfood contact surfaces must be cleaned at a rate that precludes soil accumulation. Must clean or replace.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed kids milk that expired 9/22/24 stored in reach-in cooler. Facility is not using first in, first out system as they should. There were various milks with various expiration dates stored in a disorganized manner. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
86
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no time documentation on cheese. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (i) The food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control; P (ii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; Pf (iii) The food shall be cooked and served, served at any temperature if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; P and (iv) The food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall...
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no Employee Health policy in place; person in charge (PIC) could not locate. PIC must ensure all employees read and sign.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
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 by end of day. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “compliance with variance, specialized process and HACCP plan” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Canton?

Mcdonald's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Canton average of 86.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's 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 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 inspected?

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