Mcdonald's Restaurant

943 Maddox Drive, East Ellijay, GA 30539
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonald's Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in East Ellijay average 94, so Mcdonald's Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees washing holding trays and utensils with detergent only. COS instructed employees and manager of correct wash, rinse, and sanitize procedures. Manager then correctly filled sinks with required water and sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
90
May 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher producing only 10 ppm when tested multiple times with chlorine test strips. Dishwashers using chlorine must leave a residual sanitation level of 50 ppm - 100 ppm. COS Instructed PIC to fill sanitize compartment of three compartment sink with QUAT sanitizer and use three compartment sink to sanitize equipment.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's Restaurant.

How does Mcdonald's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in East Ellijay?

Mcdonald's Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Ellijay average of 94.

Has Mcdonald's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.