Redan, DeKalb County

MCDONALD' S

1198 S HAIRSTON RD STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30088

Food
Latest score
100
Jan 27, 2026
City
Redan
County
DeKalb
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.

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 14, 2025

Followup

Score: 952 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels; A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; A heated-air hand drying device. COS: PIC supplied electric dispenser with paper-towel.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the soda machines and frappe machine visible signs of dirt and felt unclean to the touch. Additionally, observed food residue on the gaskets and within the interior of the reach-in cooler located in the front service area. CA: Non food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 717 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handler using cellphone walking thru main kitchen then go to prepare fries. Ca: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. COS: food handler was instructed to wash hands.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed lettuce, bacon, and pico with either an old time as a public health control (TPHC) sticker for time or the sticker was not present. CA:he food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. COS- PIC provided accurate stickers for plastic containers.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee drinking soda in drive-thru. CA:Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. COS: PIC instructed food handlers to discard soda.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food handlers wearing hand/wrist jewelry while preparing to-go orders. Ca: (g) Jewelry. 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.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed food handler with hair not contained or secured under hat and longer than 1/2 inch preparing to-go meals upon arrival. 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. New Violation.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Most current inspection report is not posted at two drive-thru windows at the time of the inspection. Ca: Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed purse, body lotion, cell phones, drinking cups, on top of to-go station in main kitchen. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. COS: all personal items were moved to the locker room.

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 8210 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handle retrieve a food contact equipment from the floor then prepare to-go orders. Ca: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks.

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler use her personal cellphone then use a glove to replenish the hash browns into the fryer basket without handwashing beforehand. Ca: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks.

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler take to-go orders outside to customers then return to kitchen and prepare drinks and more to-go orders without washing her hands in between tasks. Ca: 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks.

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 the ice scoop handle being stored directly on top of the ice in the ice machine at the drive-thru window at the time of the inspection. Ca: equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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 Frappe dispensing nozzles unclean to sight and touch at the time of the inspection. Person in charge indicated that it is the responsibility of the shift managers to clean the Frappe machine. Person in charge is strongly advised to shut down the Frappe machine until it has been properly cleaned. Ca: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handlers wearing hand/wrist jewelry while preparing to-go orders. Ca: (g) Jewelry. 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.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler with false painted nails and rhime stones preparing to-go orders at the time of the inspection. Ca: (f) Fingernails. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Pf Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler with hair not contained or secured under hat and longer than 1/2 inch preparing to-go meals upon arrival. 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.

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 current inspection report is not posted at two drive-thru windows at the time of the inspection. Ca: Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

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

Person in charge is unable to provide ECOLAB sanitizer test strips at the time of the inspection. Ca: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 843 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

Observed packaged eggs and pancakes being stored directly on shell eggs in the drawer. COS PIC voluntarily discards pancakes into the trash and relocated shell eggs and packaged eggs to walk in cooler.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed metal bin being stored inside the hand sink upon arrival. Advised PIC that hand sinks shall be accessible at all times for employee use. COS PIC relocates metal bin.

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handler wearing a wrist watch while preparing burgers. COS food handler removes wrist watch.

May 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.