Mcdonald's

1613 E 16 Ave, Cordele, GA 31015

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Mcdonald's stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to other Cordele restaurants (averaging 94), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

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

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16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed no hot water available at front food service hand sink. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. No corrective action taken. EHS instructed PIC to repair hot water system.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bacon stored on rack not covered. When cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. C/A: employee covered bacon.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed equipment and/or utensils are not being air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing them before using them in contact with food. ) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee preparing food without hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair longer than one half inch. Food employee put on hair net.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

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 three inspections in total.

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Cordele average of 94.

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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