DARIEN, McIntosh County

McDonald's

13472 GA HWY 251 DARIEN, GA 31305

Food

Latest score

Sep 26, 2025

City

DARIEN

County

McIntosh

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.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple open boxes of single use clam shells, deli papers, etc., with large debris and dust on the items. Debris is from recent ceiling tile repair. COS: All open boxes on this shelf were discarded by staff.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy ice build up in two reach in freezers and mild ice build up starting in walk in freezer. CA: Maintain freezers free of ice accumulation and in good working order.

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 heavy dust accumulation on slushie machine fan and creamer machine fan in front left prep area. Observed build up of splatters and dust on nonfood contact surfaces of equipment. CA: Increase cleaning frequency of nonfood contact surfaces of equipment to prevent build up.

May 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed one sani-bucket in main kitchen area below adequate sanitizer concentration storing wiping cloths. CA: Manager remade buckets at correct concentration and will evaluate if staff needs to check buckets more often to maintain concentration.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single-use items on top shelf in dry-storage area subject to splashing from leaking ceiling tiles. CA: Move single-use items to a clean, dry location at least 6" off floor not subject to splash/dust.

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: Yes

Observed moisture build-up on ceiling tiles in dry-storage area. CA: Seek repairs causing leak/condensation build-up.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 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 TCS food items in pass thru cold hold unit above 41F at the time of this inspection. COS: Out of temperature TCS foods that were prepared less than 4 hours prior were moved to walk-in cooler. The rest were discarded. CA: Ensure unit is not overfull to allow efficient cooling. Ensure unit doors remain closed.

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

Observed moisture build-up on ceiling tiles in dry-storage area at the time of this inspection. CA: Seek repairs causing leak.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 883 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 tall 4 door reach in cooler holding TCS foods (including cut lettuce, cheese and cut tomatoes) above 41 deg F. CA: Manager discarded all TCS foods in the cooler and put the cooler out of use. Manager will put in a service request and will not use cooler until it is maintaining 41 deg F.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed whipped cream can on counter without time stamp for TPHC usage. CA: Staff replaced can and put new sticker on it. Manager will retrain staff to always label TPHC items.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two sani-buckets below adequate sanitizer concentration storing wiping cloths. CA: Manager remade buckets at correct concentration and will evaluate if staff needs to check buckets more often to maintain concentration.