Starbucks @ I-75 and Highway 20

1479 Highway 20 West, Mcdonough, GA 30253
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The Starbucks located at 1479 Highway 20 West in McDonough, Georgia, underwent a low-risk inspection on May 20, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues related to preventing contamination during food preparation, storage, and display, as well as maintaining the cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces and ensuring proper plumbing installation. Historical data indicates a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections for this facility.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 30, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — May 20, 2025 Inspection
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed food items stored in reach-in freezer exposed to ice accumulation. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may b...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in freezer with excessive accumulation of ice. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed condensing unit with excessive ice accumulation in reach-in freezer. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed outside dumpster lid in disrepair and drain plug missing. 511-6-1.06(5)(f) - Outside Receptacles, design & construction (C) (f) Outside Receptacles. 1. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing food residue and used outside the food service establishment shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. 2. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse and recyclables such as an on-site compactor shall be installed so that accumulation of debris and insect and rodent attraction and harborage are minimized and effective cleaning is facilitated around and, if the unit is not installed flush with the base pad, under the unit.
511-6-1.06(5)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors with standing water accumulation throughout the facility.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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