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Mcdonalds

5651 Hwy 20, Cartersville, GA 30120
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonalds has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “utensils, equipment and linens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Mcdonalds' 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food (rehydrated onions) held on a time procedure that were not at temp (41F or below or 135F or above) when the 4 hour time procedure began. Rehydrated onions were at 60F when they were placed on time. CA: When time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to a maximum of 4 hours, the food shall have an initial temperature of 41F or less when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. COS: Employee discarded onions.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean dishes stacked with on the clean dish shelving. CA: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. COS: PIC moved containers to the sink to be re-washed.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
82
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet dish stacking. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC unstacked dishes to properly dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
95
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items in RIC improperly cold holding above 41F (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC, sausage burritos were prepped less than 4 hours prior and were moved to WIC to rapidly cool. Sliced cheese, raw shell eggs, and butter were in RIC for longer than 4 hours, PIC discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several employees wearing watches and bracelets while handling food. CA: Discussed with PIC, bracelets and watches were removed, employees washed hands before returning to work.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees without hair restraints handling food. CA: Discussed with PIC, employees placed hair nets on and washed hands before returning to work.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
78
Apr 2, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw bacon stored with Canadian bacon and shell eggs stored pasteurized egg product without proper spacing/items were rearranged to accommodate spacing for protection from contamination/no contamination evident at inspection
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spoons in clean storage for McCafe drinks with food debris present, container also had debris present both were removed and cleaned properly
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soda bag stored on the floor/placed in rack more than 6 inches off the floor
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed current inspection not posted. CA: Informed PIC that a current inspection must be posted for public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
70
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Milks was 48 degrees F stored in the sliding door cooler at drive thru/discarded Shredded lettuce and pickles in reach in cooler were 48-52 degrees F/shredded lettuce was discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw bacon stored with Canadian bacon and shell eggs stored pasteurized egg product without proper spacing/items were rearranged to accommodate spacing for protection from contamination/no contamination evident at inspection
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed McFlurry machine and McCafe machine with food debris present and dried /was cleaned properly at visit Interior of microwave had food debris present /cleaned properly
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine. CA: Discussed proper storage of ice scoop with PIC. /removed and properly stored
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?

Mcdonalds most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Cartersville average of 90.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds 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 Mcdonalds inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected around three times per year on average.

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