St. Simons, Glynn County

McDonalds #13495

2303 DEMERE RD SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

Food
Latest score
95
Apr 29, 2026
City
St. Simons
County
Glynn
Inspections
8

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 29, 2026

Routine

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 washing sink in main kitchen did not have paper towels at the time of this inspection. COS: Management added paper towels. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels.

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 walk in freezer door (between WI cooler and WI freezer) was not fully closing and was missing a latch at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept in good repair.

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed both women's and men's bathrooms did not have soap available at the time of this inspection. COS: Management replenished soap dispensers. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

May 6, 2025

Followup

Score: 991 violation

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 a stack of coffee filters being stored uncovered in dry storage area as well as another stack of coffee filters stored uncovered in the main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stored in bag. CA: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 853 violations

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 food items (cut fruit bags, whipped cream) being kept above the allowed temperature of 41 F for cold holding in an under counter cooler in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded food items. CA: All cold held TCS food items shall be kept at or bellow 41 F to avoid contamination.

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 a container with griddles being stored uncovered on the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered food items. CA: All food must be stored covered to prevent vertical contamination.

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: Yes

Observed that cooling unit in walk-in freezer had a large ice buildup and the ceiling was covered in ice drops at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair to avoid contamination.

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 963 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that ice bin in drive-through area did not have a lid on it and was exposed to vertical contamination at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager stated that they shall empty ice bin and refill with clean ice. CA: Ice shall be protected from splash, dust, or other sources of vertical contamination.

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 that cooling unit in walk-in freezer had a large ice buildup at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

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 that both entry doors did not close completely and left big gaps at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Jan 26, 2024

Followup

Score: 952 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed boxes of foods with frozen drippings on them from the WI freezers cooling unit at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated that the boxes will be moved. Boxes of food cannot be stored in contact with water or ice.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(h) - walls & ceilings, studs, joists, & rafters, not exposed to moisture (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several ice drops on ceiling of WI freezer at the time of this inspection. Manager explained some warm air comes in from the outside which later gets condensed and freezes. CA: Manager stated they believe the problem to be related to their freezer outside door which is leaking warm air from the outside. Freezers doors must be sealed from the outside environment.

Jan 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 827 violations

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 TCS RTE foods (sliced apples, bottles of milk) being stored in under counter cooler (with ambient temp of46.0F) exceeding the required time as public health control time of 4h for TCS RTE foods. COS: Discarded food items. CA: Time as public health control cannot exceed a maximum of 4 h if kept above the allowed 41.0F. Items were stored in under counter cooler all day and then moved to the WI cooler for the night.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bottles of milk in WI cooler which were out of date at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager discarded the out of date milk bottles. Ready to eat temperature controlled foods must be discarded when they have reached their expiration date.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of foods with frozen drippings on them from the WI freezers cooling unit at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated that the boxes will be moved. Boxes of food cannot be stored in contact with water or ice.

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 SSIs (burger boxes) being stored with food contact surface exposed (facing up) at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded boxes. CA: Single service items should be stored with food contact surfaces covered or facing down.

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 several cleaned stacks of pans and pots being stored with food contact surface facing up on the drying rack at the kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Utensils most be stored to protect the food contact area from 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 several boxes of SSI being stored directly on the floor at the storage area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager moved boxes to a shelve that was over 6 inches from the floor. CA: All boxes should be stored 6 inches above the floor.

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 employee jacket being stored on shelf at the storage area by SSIs at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager moved jacket to employee storage area. CA: Employee personal items must be stored in a designated area away from food and food contact surfaces.

Jul 13, 2023

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 ice scoop sitting in the bin of ice with the handle touching the ice that will be used for guest beverages at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager moved the scoop back into the scoop caddy. CA: Manager stated she will remind staff members to keep the scoop in the caddy when its not in use.