Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
70
Score
The McDonald's located at 830 Commerce Dr, Decatur, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 18, 2026, with a score of 70. This inspection identified one critical violation and four minor violations, including issues with toxic substance identification, wiping cloth storage, and utensil handling. Previous inspections for this facility have also primarily fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
61
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Mar 18, 2026 Inspection
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer measuring 200PPM stored on the cook line. CA: Advised PIC Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall be maintained between 50-100PPM. COS: Food employee remade solution to 100PPM
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth stored inside a sanitizer bucket measuring 0PPM Quats. CA: Advised PIC Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: Food employee remade solution to 300PPM Quats
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stacked while wet stored on the dish rack. CA: Advised PIC 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: In a self-draining position that allows air drying
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light bulb out inside the walk-in freezer, not allowing adequate lighting. CA: Advised PIC he light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and 3. At least 50 f...
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cellphone stored on the counter next to the prep line in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: Food employee removed cellphone from counter and surface was sanitized
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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