East Ellijay, Gilmer County

MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT

943 MADDOX DRIVE EAST ELLIJAY, GA 30539

Food
Latest score
100
Jan 13, 2026
City
East Ellijay
County
Gilmer
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employees washing holding trays and utensils with detergent only. COS instructed employees and manager of correct wash, rinse, and sanitize procedures. Manager then correctly filled sinks with required water and sanitizer.

May 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed dishwasher producing only 10 ppm when tested multiple times with chlorine test strips. Dishwashers using chlorine must leave a residual sanitation level of 50 ppm - 100 ppm. COS Instructed PIC to fill sanitize compartment of three compartment sink with QUAT sanitizer and use three compartment sink to sanitize equipment.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 902 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed bottled beverages/employee food on prep surfaces. Employees must eat in designated areas away from food prep and service.

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 mold on dispensing nozzle for frozen beverages. Break down equipment to clean and sanitize with a frequency that is adequate to prevent accumulations.