Athens, Clarke County

McDonald's

1124 PRINCE AVE ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Jan 2, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed coffee creamer nozzle extending more than on (1) inch beyond refrigerated dispenser head. Repeat.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dust accumulation observed on top surfaces of drink dispensers in kitchen and at self service drink station in lobby.

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Employee wearing bracelet during food preparation. COS- Employee removed bracelet and washed hands before resuming food preparation. Repeat.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Damaged drain pipe at rear hand wash sink located in dish room.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Storage of coffee filter basket adjacent to hand wash sink in kitchen.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed coffee creamer nozzle extending beyond one (1) inch from refrigerated dispenser head.

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 897 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Sanitizer concentration in dish wash machine less than 50 ppm chlorine during rinse cycle. CA: Maintain sanitizer concentration at 50-100ppm chlorine during dish wash sanitize step. COS- Use 3 compartment sink to sanitize dish ware after washing. Repeat.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food contact equipment cleaned without sanitizing step. CA: PIC transferred equipment to 3 compartment sink for proper wash, rinse and sanitize steps during cleaning. COS- Employee instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize properly at 3 compartment sink.

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 mold growth in ice chute of beverage dispenser at front of lobby. CA: Clean and sanitize ice chute frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee wearing wrist watch during food preparation.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - clothing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee wearing work apron when entering rest room. COS- Employee changed apron and donned clean apron before entering kitchen.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dishware stacked wet after washing.

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

Dishwasher not dispensing chlorine sanitizer at concentration of 50-100ppm chlorine. COS- PIC scheduled repair.

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 825 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Shell eggs left on work surface at room temperature. CA: Keep shell eggs under temperature control at 41F. Person in charge (PIC) discarded shell eggs left at room temperature.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer concentration in dishwasher less than 50 ppm chlorine. Corrective action (CA): Maintain sanitizer concentration at 50-100 ppm chlorine. Sanitize dishware in 3-compartment sink until dishwasher is repaired.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Burritos cooling in containers with tight fitting lids. CA: Cool time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in shallow layer on sheet pan without cover to promote rapid cooling. PIC transferred burritos to sheet pan.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent inspection score not posted at drive-up window.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster lid left open after last use.

Jan 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Quaternary Ammonium sanitizer test strips not available for use for dining table sanitizing.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dust accumulation observed on top surface of cola icee machine in main kitchen.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee cell phone stored on kitchen food preparation countertop.

Jul 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink stored in upright reach-in (RI) cooler on shelf with establishment food items. Person in charge (PIC) advised to store employee drinks below and separate from establishment food. PIC discarded employee beverage.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed coffee creamer dispenser nozzle extending a distance greater than one (1) inch beyond refrigerated dispenser head.

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 ice accumulation on food boxes stored in walk-in (WI) freezer.