Swainsboro, Emanuel County

McDonald's

506 S MAIN ST SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

Food

Latest score

Mar 18, 2026

City

Swainsboro

County

Emanuel

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.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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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: YesRepeat: No

Observed black build up inside drink fountain in self-serve area. C/A - regularly clean & break down and sanitize to prevent build up. COS - manager cleaned nozzles.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no thermometers in reach in coolers. C/A - obtain and put thermometers in all coolers.

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 pans stacked while wet.
C/A - allow pans to air dry before stacking.

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed black build up in drink fountain in self-serve area. C/A - Regularly clean and sanitize to avoid build up. COS - manager had machine broken down and cleaned.

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic pans stacked while wet.
C/A - allow dishes to air dry before stacking. COS - manager had dishes restacked individually to air dry.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no drain plugs in either dumpster. C/A - obtain drain plugs to prevent vermin entry into dumpsters.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 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: No

Observed wet stacking dishes. CA: Stagger stack dishes to allow them to air dry.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cracked plastic tray in dishwash area. CA: Discard any utensils which are no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no inspection report posted at the drive thru window. CA: A copy of inspection report should be posted at drive thru window.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plastic food container no longer smooth and easily cleanable. CA: Discard any utensils/ containers which are no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 854 violations

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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 cooler on line near grill out of temperature. Thermometer inside was reading 60 degrees and food temped above 40 degrees as well. CA: Discard any items which have been out of temperature longer than 2 hours. Repair cooler if needed and make sure drawer remains completely shut as much as possible.

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 black mold build up in ice machine. CA: Drain and clean thoroughly.

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 dirty spoons that are used for stirring coffee, being stored with clean spoons at coffee station. CA: Dirty spoons and clean spoons should be stored separately.

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 drink without lid on shelf next to clean dishes. CA: All cups for personal drinks should have a lid with a straw and be stored away from food prep/utensil storage areas.

Jul 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cup dispensers up front overfilled. CA: Do not overfill dispensers or keep cups in plastic sleeves to protect from contamination.