Columbus, Muscogee County

McDonald's # 7562

1338 VETERANS PKWY COLUMBUS, GA 31901

Food
Latest score
82
Jan 23, 2026
City
Columbus
County
Muscogee
Inspections
3

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 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 823 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: Yes

Observed folded eggs and Canadian bacon cold held above 41 degrees in main kitchen.(see temperature log) Rule: (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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) Corrective Action: Food was in cooler less than 4 hours. Items placed in freezer to cool.

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 multiple, plastic containers on drying rack with stickers and sticker remnants. Rule: (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Corrective Action: Stickers removed and placed in ware washing sink be washed rinsed and sanitized.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple food employees preparing and handling food without proper hair restraints in main kitchen.
Rule:

  1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Core violation correct in 72 hours.

Nov 24, 2025

Initial

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 food cold held above 41 degrees in small reach in cooler next to grill in main kitchen (see food log) Rule: (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 Corrective Action: PIC disposed of food.

Sep 13, 2023

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 952 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several food service employees in kitchen area without proper hair restraints. Rule

  1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Corrective action: Employees put on appropriate hair restraints.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observation: During the plan review phase, it was determined that the current water heater was not sufficient enough to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Hence, a provisional permit was issued for the food service establishment to comply with minimum water heater demands. Rule: 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf Corrective Action: The owners have purchased new water heaters and are waiting for them to ship and be installed. The food service establishment has sixty days before the provisional permit expires and to come into compliance.