JONESBORO, Clayton County

McDonald's

7894 TARA BLVD JONESBORO, GA 30236

Food

Latest score

Nov 19, 2025

City

JONESBORO

County

Clayton

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.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 872 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

Observed TCS foods (chocolate milk) cold holding in cooler drawer above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Milk was discarded.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility unable to provide agreement forms indicating employee's responsibility to report foodborne illnesses/symptoms. Advised to obtain forms and have employee's sign.

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice panel open. Advised PIC foods shall be protected against contamination at all times. COS: PIC closed the lid.

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

Observed shredded lettuce cooling with the lids wrapped tight. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: Container was loosely covered.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the current food service permit not posted. Advised PIC the most current food service permit shall be posted at all times.

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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 build up on panel of ice machine. Advised PIC that all food contact surface shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.

Jun 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 882 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 6 container of shredded lettuce prepared at 9:05 am not properly cooled to 41F within 4 hours. Advised PIC proper time/temperature control for food safety within 4 hours after prep. COS: PIC discarded lettuce.

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

Observed shredded lettuce cooling with the lids wrapped tight. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: Due to time/temp abuse the product was discarded.

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 872 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee wash hands at the front hand sink in cold water. Advised PIC food employee shall wash their hand under warm running water. CA: Employee re-washed their hands.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The Person in Charge could not provide details or proof during the inspection that a proper disinfectant would be utilized for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in the establishment. Advised PIC when using a cleanup kit the supplies shall match the procedures indicated inside of the kit.

Aug 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Facility has whole lemons and no way to clean them prior to cutting. Advised to purchase pre-washed/pre-cut.