Mcdonald's (West Ave) 07832

1130 West Ave, Cartersville, GA 30120

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Mcdonald's (West Ave) 07832, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “personal cleanliness” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Cartersville restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on a prep counter between uses. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in sanitizer solution. COS: Employee placed rag back into the sanitizer bucket.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed several employee with beards not wearing a beard restraint while handling/prepping food. CA: 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. COS: Could not correct on site and health department will have to follow up. PIC stated they do not have beard restraints at the facility and they will have to be purchased.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees handling/prepping food while wearing bracelets. CA: 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. COS: PIC instructed employee to remove bracelets. Employee stated that she couldn't remove them and PIC removed her from food prep. If employee moves back to a food prep role, bracelets must be removed prior to hand washing.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41 degrees F (see temp log). CA: All TCS foods must be cold held 41 degrees F or below. COS: Sausage burritos were discarded. Buttermilk was within time parameters for cooling and was moved to WIC to rapidly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jan 31, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding in RIC (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC, all items had been in the cooler since early this morning. Burritos were temping at 41F or below, and were moved to the WIC. All other food items (cheese, butter, rehydrated onions, bacon) in RIC were discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several employees not wearing proper hair restraints while handling/prepping food. CA: Discussed with PIC, hair restraints were placed. Discussed with PIC to have employees coming in for new shift to also place hair restraints, then wash hands before beginning work

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

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

Inspector notes: Observed several stacks of dishes wet stacked. CA: Discussed with PIC, all dishes must be air dried before storing/stacking. Employee assigned to unstack to air dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jun 11, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed several food service employees not wearing proper hair restraints while prepping food. CA: PIC will ensure all employees have hair back with a hat on

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

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

Inspector notes: Observed several food containers stacked wet and directly on top of one another. CA: Notified PIC that clean dishware can not be wet stacked. PIC asked employee to pyramid stack containers.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's (West Ave) 07832 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's (West Ave) 07832 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's (West Ave) 07832?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's (West Ave) 07832.

How does Mcdonald's (West Ave) 07832 compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?

Mcdonald's (West Ave) 07832 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cartersville average of 90.

Has Mcdonald's (West Ave) 07832's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's (West Ave) 07832 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's (West Ave) 07832 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 (West Ave) 07832 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's (West Ave) 07832 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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