Valdosta, Lowndes County

McDonald's

4109 BEMISS RD VALDOSTA, GA 31605

Food

Latest score

Apr 30, 2026

City

Valdosta

County

Lowndes

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.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Two reach-in coolers not properly maintaining 41F or lower. Ice build-up observed RIC at drive thru and standing water inside McCafe cooler. Have cooler units serviced and do not place any TCS foods inside until units are at/maintain 41F or lower.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Fry holder cabinet observed with grease debris & fry crumbles underneath. COS, Fry holder cabinet was cleaned & sanitized by staff.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Grill area observed with build-up of grease accumulated on floor. Must be cleaned within timely manner, send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed box and bags of shredded lettuce with use by dates of 12/17/2025 in walk-in cooler. COS, Box & bags of lettuce were discarded by PIC.

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: YesRepeat: No

Fry holder cabinet observed with grease debris underneath. Grill area observed with grease also. COS, Fry holder cabinet and grill area was cleaned & sanitized by staff.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chlorine sanitizer solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. COS, Sanitizer solution was diluted upon request. Retested and at proper concentration.

Apr 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

McCafe reach-in cooler not maintaining TCS foods at proper temperature. Unit observed with large ice block along vents. Monitor unit once thawed completed. Have serviced if not maintaining at 41F or lower.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COS, Cloths were removed from equipment and placed back into sanitizer solution upon request.

Nov 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chlorine sanitizer solution in buckets (FOH, BOH) not at proper minimum strength. COS, Sanitizer buckets were refreshed and retested.