Cedartown, Polk County

McDonald's-Cedartown (Rome Hwy)

1498 ROME HWY CEDARTOWN, GA 30125

Food

Latest score

Apr 8, 2026

City

Cedartown

County

Polk

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 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic containers wet stacked on drying rack by 3 compartment sink in main kitchen.

CA: Equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing, shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.

COS: PIC rearranged containers to facilitate air drying.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal items (bags) stored under counter where single use articles (wrappers) are stored in main kitchen.

CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

COS: Employee removed personal items and relocated them.

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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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: Yes

Observed plastic containers wet stacked on drying rack by 3 compartment sink in main kitchen. CA: Equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing, shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. PIC rearranged containers to facilitate air drying.

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand washing sink being improperly utilized. Main kitchen sink contained food debris. CA: Discussed with PIC not using hand washing sink for any tasks other than handwashing.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple handwashing sinks in main kitchen without a drying provision. CA: PIC replaced dispensers with hand drying paper disposable towels.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple plastic containers wet stacked on drying racks next to 3 compartment sink. CA: Instructed PIC that all equipment and utensils must be completely air-dried before being stacked. PIC restacked to air dry properly.

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 personal item (cell phone) on main kitchen counter where food items are transported. CA: PIC relocated item to designated area for employee personal items.

Jun 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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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 excessive soil build-up on floors/baseboards through the facility and on sides of prep tables and inside reach-in coolers and freezers. CA: Instructed PIC to have staff stick to routine cleaning schedules and maintain cleanliness to sight and touch.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee personal items stored in reach-in cooler in biscuit prep area. CA: Instructed PIC to ensure that all employee items are stored in designated areas and labeled "personal" to prevent potential contamination of food. PIC discarded the items

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.