Mcdonald's

7 N Duval St, Claxton, GA 30417

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Mcdonald's has five inspections in the public record. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Claxton restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cheese at 45F and burrito mix at 45F in reach in cooler. COS: food out of temp discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several food items being stored above 41F. Cheese at 76 and 81 on the serving line. Burrito at 47 and cheese at 44 in reach in cooler. Ambient of reach in at 43. COS: food out of temp discarded. Unit not working maintenance is going to check and will not be used until health department inspector rechecks it.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed air conditioner unit not working properly in facility. Employees were not sweating into the food at this time. Kitchen was 85F. Discussed with manager that the AC needs to be fixed immediately.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed minor build-up on ice machine baffle. CA: Clean & sanitize baffle.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of single service items (happy meal boxes & cups) being stored on the floor. CA: keep single service items 6" above ground.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed build-up in microwave. CA: Clean microwave COS: Corrected

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed build-up inside soda nozzles. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed breakfast gravy and egg scramble improperly cooling with tightly closed lids & with an internal temp of 50F & 54F. COS: PIC discarded foods.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical cleaning tablets being stored next to single-service cups in the front food service area. COS: Chemical tablets moved to chemical storage. CA: Keep all chemicals stored properly in chemical storage.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

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 five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Claxton 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.

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