Mcdonalds

2773 Forest Parkway, Ellenwood, GA 30294
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Mcdonalds stretching back to 2024. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “time as a public health control” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Ellenwood restaurant, which scores around 82. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food cheese in the main kitchen on counter at room temperature on time as a public health control with no time indication on container. Corrected on site PIC discarded the TCS food cheese on site.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed warmer in main kitchen with folded egg at 129°F, not hot holding at 135°F or above. Corrected on site PIC voluntary discarded Egg on site.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
74
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods in walk in cooler not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised to maintain TCS foods at 41F or below at all times
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sinks with no hot water available in the kitchen. COS- hot water was restored
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
78
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese dated use by 9:41 AM 3/5/25. Advised PIC cheese shall be discarded @ the end of the 4 hours. COS-cheese was discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
86
Aug 15, 2024
Followup
2 minor violations.
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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed condensation ice from condenser on box of burgers. Advised to relocate
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed current inspection not posted at drive thru window. Advised to post at all times
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
90
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed open box of burgers in the walk in freezer with condensation ice from condenser directly on burgers. Advised to discard
511-6-1.04(1)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: Observed stacks of slice cheese on time as a public health control with no time stamp upon arrival, then staff placed incorrect time stamp on cheese with 11am start time and temperature of cheese at 62F. Advised to discard
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several flies throughout facility. Advised to clean and notify pest control
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Ellenwood?

Mcdonalds most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellenwood average of 82.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonalds means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mcdonalds inspected?

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