Whitemarsh Island, Chatham County

McDonald's

4735 US HWY 80 E SAVANNAH, GA 31410

Food
Latest score
96
Jun 4, 2026
City
Whitemarsh Island
County
Chatham
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mildew and pink build-up on the baffle of the ice machine. CA: PIC shall burn ice and deep clean and sanitize the entire ice machine. RCA: surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 935 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed an unlabeled chemical bottle with spray nozzle in the chemical storage area. Observed two chemical bottles not containing lids.

CA: PIC labeled degreaser spray container with marker. PIC found covers for uncovered chemicals. RCA: 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.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed just-cleaned containers in equipment storage area to be stacked while wet.

RCA: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

  1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food;

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed reach-in cooler adjacent to grill to be holding above the safe temperature of 41F.

CA: TCS items stored within the cooler will be used under TPHC on the main cook line within 4 hours total. PIC removed bacon that was thawing within cooler to functioning cooler as it remained below the safe temperature of 41F.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gasket of drive thru window milk cooler to peel off equipment. RCA: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a build-up of black-like substance around mop sink, inside mop sink and floor area and adjacent chemical area. RCA: Staff shall clean the mop sink, area around mop sink and adjacent chemical area at a frequency to avoid accumulation of build-up.

May 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no papertowels available in the women's restroom. Note: Hand dryer ispresent and operational, however the door handle must be used in order to exit the restoom.

Required CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

  1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf
  2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf
  3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or
  4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.

To avoid re-contaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door.

Aug 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mildew build-up on the baffle of the ice machine.

RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop handle to be laying on top of the ice in the ice bin.

CA: PIC placed ice scoop back into container.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed spoons used for coffee to be stored with handles facing down not protecting them food contact surface in front food service area.

RCA: Knives, forks, and spoons that are not pre-wrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed happy meal container impeding the walk way to the front hand sink. Observed employees brushing past the containers with their bodies due to the narrow walk way.

RCA: Happy meal containers shall be stored in a location that is protected from miscellaneous contamination. PIC is creating a plan to allow more access to the hand sink.

Mar 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 856 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

In reach-in cooler near grill, observed Canadian bacon stored in same holder as a container of liquid eggs and shelled eggs. Carry container does not provide adequate separation between raw eggs and ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Observed raw bacon stored next to RTE eggs and over Canadian bacon. CA: PIC rearranged all food items to provide correct separation determined by cooking temperatures.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

In walk-in cooler, observed Liquid eggs stored next to Big Mac sauce which was stored over butter chips and coffee creamer. Observed liquid eggs stored on bottom shelf but next to milk. Observed raw shelled eggs stored next to American cheese slices. Observed raw shelled eggs stored in between RTE sauce and butter sticks. Observed same shelled eggs stored over mocha frappe mix and pickles. CA: PIC rearrange entire cooler to provide correct separation of egg products and RTE items. It is recommended to identify a specific shelf for all raw egg products.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed front hand sink not easily accessible due to icy machine blocking most of the pathway. Observed middle hand sink to not have hand soap or a hot water knob. Observed middle hand sink to be blocked by multiple pieces of equipment within sink basin. Observed back hand sink to hold a grill brush in it's basin. CA: PIC removed the grill brush from back hand sink. PIC removed the equipment from the middle basin. RCA: Hand sinks shall remain accessible at all times. Facility shall move icy machine to create an accessible pathway to front hand sink. Middle hand sink shall be repaired to offer hot and cold water and be stocked at all times with soap and paper towels.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spoons for coffee drinks stored on drain board of equipment. CA: PIC removed spoons to be disinfected. RCA: In-use utensils shall be stored in a way that prevents contamination.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed brown paper used as shelf liner on walk-in freezer shelves. CA: PIC had employee remove paper as liner.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee phone and glasses on prep table where wrapped food items were being combined into bags for customer meals. Observed employee item stored on drink equipment touching dried oat containers. Observed employee jacket stored on top of to-go bags. CA: PIC moved all employee items and placed in designated area.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed quaternary ammonium concentration within triple sink to exceed 400ppm. CA: PIC drained a portion of the new sanitizer water and utilized testing strips until the concentration was within the appropriate range (200 ppm-400ppm). RCA: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf) (p) Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf.