Hawkinsville, Pulaski County

MCDONALD'S #12840

204 BROAD STREET HAWKINSVILLE, GA 31036

Food
Latest score
95
Mar 12, 2026
City
Hawkinsville
County
Pulaski
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 954 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employees in the middle of food preparation while wearing bracelets and watches on their wrists. CA: 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. COS: Employees removed watches and bracelets and rewashed their hands.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No handwash sign in either restroom for the employees to remind them of their handwashing responsiblity. CA:A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Correct within 24 hours.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple mops at both mop sink location stored with the wet mops directly on the floor allowing water to run across the floor. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. COS: Mops moved to their appropriate drying location hanging over the mop sink.

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

Floor of the walk in cooler and dry storage area were covered in food and grease. CA: Facility shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary ton prevent and preclude the buildup of dirt and soil residues. Correct within 24 hours.

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 drawer cooler at the front of the kitchen out of temperature with the milk and butter observed inside at 54 and 51 degrees Fahrenheit respectively. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food that is being cold held shall be maintained at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. COS: Food items had not been out more than 4 hours and were moved to a working cooler. Out of order sign affixed to the cooler till it is fixed. Correct within 72 hours.

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 872 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

Burger build cooler next to the fryers was observed out of temperature. Coldest part of the fridge was reading at 45 degrees with items in the cooler up near 47 degrees F. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2. of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.P COS: Items moved to walk in cooler as they were only out for less than 2 hours. Call Health Department to verify when the out of temperature cooler is fixed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwash sink in the men's restroom with no water going to the restroom. No "Do Not Use" sign on the restroom so the restroom was assumed to be open. CA: All handwash sinks shall be maintained so that it is accessible for employees at all times. Correct within 72 hours.

May 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwash sink in the middle of the kitchen without hand soap and the bathroom sink in the men's hand no paper towels. Handwash sink shall be readily available and stocked to encourage healthy handwashing habits by employees. COS: Both sink were restocked with needed supplies during inspection.

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 multiple pieces of equipment that had accumulations of food residue, floor that was cluttered with trash and food matter. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation of debris.

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wet wiping cloth stored on prep area behind grill. In-use cloths shall be held in between uses in a sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule .056n

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No food permit posted. The food permit shall be displayed in public view at all times, within 15 ft of the front or primary door.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal phone up front by frappe machine and drink in the cook station. All personal items shall be stored in a designated area for employee personal items.