Mcdonald's (Hwy 196)

801 Eg Miles Pkwy, Hinesville, GA 31313

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Mcdonald's (Hwy 196) appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Mcdonald's (Hwy 196) was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

Mcdonald's (Hwy 196) scores about where you'd expect for a Hinesville restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

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 buildup of residue on nozzles of automatic drink dispensers in the kitchen area. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed drink nozzles and cleaned and sanitized them.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed plastic food containers stacked while wet on drying racks in kitchen area. Equipment and utensils shall be allowed to completely air dry before stacking. COS: PIC separated pans so they could air dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

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

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed commercially prepackaged cut lettuce with use by date of August 26, 2025, stored in walk in cooler and at prep table about to be prepped. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: All lettuce past use by date was discarded.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed plastic food containers stacked while wet on storage racks in the kitchen area. Equipment and utensils shall be allowed to completely air dry before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed plastic food containers stacked while wet on storage racks in the kitchen area. Equipment and utensils shall be allowed to completely air dry before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Aug 2, 2024

Routine

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

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed commercially prepackaged diced apples with a use by date of 08/01/2024. TCS foods labeled as "keep refrigerated" and that are for sale or service to the customer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer's expiration date or the sell by date. COS: PIC discarded the apples.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed build-up of residue inside the dispenser of the automated drink machine near the drive through receiving window. Observed buildup of blackish substance on the interior of the ice machine near the drive through receiving window. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. One drink dispenser was cleaned at the time of inspection. PIC stated the other dispensers and the ice machine will be cleaned before the end of the day. Drink dispenser nozzles should be cleaned daily.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed scoop stored in ice with handle contacting the ice in the ice machine near the fryers. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensils shall be stored with handles above the top of the food when stored in food. COS: PIC placed the scoop on a storage rack within the ice machine.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's (Hwy 196) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's (Hwy 196) on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's (Hwy 196)?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's (Hwy 196).

How does Mcdonald's (Hwy 196) compare to other restaurants in Hinesville?

Mcdonald's (Hwy 196) most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hinesville average of 88.

Has Mcdonald's (Hwy 196)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's (Hwy 196) 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 (Hwy 196) 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 (Hwy 196) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's (Hwy 196) is inspected around three times per year on average.

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