Mcdonald's - N Columbia St
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
100
Score
Public records show six inspections at Mcdonald's - N Columbia St stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
“Personal cleanliness” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Milledgeville restaurant scores 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed sausage in WIC uncovered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and 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; PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed bread items in main kitchen past used by date. 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance in ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iii) Between...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees wearing watches while preparing food. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee without properly restraining hair. 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. 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 including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
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Sep 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed freezer door and floor in disrepair. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cle...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Apr 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink by the grill without any hot water. 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - Handwashing sinks, Installation (Pf, C) (c) Handwashing Sink Installation. 1. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PIC was notified
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: observed a spray bottle without any label. 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. PIC was notified. Bottle was removed
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee at the fryer station wearing a rubber wrist band. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. PIC was notified and band was removed
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumalation of grease and debris under fry station. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. PIC was notified. Cleaning plan was discussed.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's - N Columbia St last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's - N Columbia St on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's - N Columbia St?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's - N Columbia St.
How does Mcdonald's - N Columbia St compare to other restaurants in Milledgeville?
Mcdonald's - N Columbia St most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Milledgeville average of 90.
Has Mcdonald's - N Columbia St's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's - N Columbia St have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's - N Columbia St 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 - N Columbia St inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's - N Columbia St is inspected around three times per year on average.
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