McRae-Helena, Telfair County

McDonald's Restaurant

3 E OAK ST MC RAE, GA 31055

Food
Latest score
95
Jun 2, 2026
City
McRae-Helena
County
Telfair
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.

Jun 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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 handwashing sink being used as a dump sink, with ice present in the basin. CA: Handwashing sinks must remain accessible at all times and may only be used for handwashing. Using a hand sink for disposal of ice or other materials can interfere with proper employee handwashing and increase the risk of contamination. COS: Ice was removed from the handwashing sink at the time of inspection, and PIC was instructed to use an approved dump sink for disposal.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mop stored in a mop bucket between uses. CA: Mops must be hung or otherwise positioned to allow for proper air-drying after use. Storing mops in standing water or inside mop buckets can promote bacterial growth and create unsanitary conditions. COS: Mop was removed from the bucket and placed in a position to properly air-dry at the time of inspection.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee personal items (vape pen, gum) stored in kitchen area; must be stored in a designated area for employees.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed an open beverage container in the kitchen near the grills. COS - Drink was removed and rule was discussed with the PIC.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towels were observed at the back handwash sink; there must be a way to dry your hands available at all times. COS - Paper towels obtained by the PIC.

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

Employee personal cell phone stored on cooking equipment in the grill area. Personal items must be stored in designated areas for employee use. COS -Removed.

Dec 3, 2024

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 potentially hazardous food cold (liquid eggs) in the reach in cooler at the prep station held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (58F). COS: Liquid eggs were discarded and discussed keeping the eggs in the cooler until needed.

May 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. COS - Drink was removed and rule was discussed with the PIC.

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

A handwashing sink was being used for other purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and remains of a brown liquid in the sink basin. COS - Sink cleaned and sanitized. I discussed handwash sink regulations with the PIC.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

In-use utensil in ice not stored with handle above ice. COS - Utensil removed from the ice container.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed toxic item sanitizer) stored by food. Chemicals must be stored away from food and single service items. COS - Sanitizer properly stored.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring (bracelet) on their hands/arms while preparing food. COS- Removed.

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 cloths throughout the kitchen not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Walk-in freezer has structural damage from a car crash; insulation is showing. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges projections, and crevices. This should be fixed ASAP.