Augusta, Richmond County

MCDONALD'S

1464 WALTON WAY AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food

Latest score

Apr 21, 2026

City

Augusta

County

Richmond

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.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

Score: 875 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed black debris on the drink spouts in the front food service area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed 3 employees with loose hair not wearing proper hair restraints during good baggage. COS- hair nets were put on C/A: Employees must wear hair restraints (i.e. hair nets) during active food prep and handling.

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 incorrect food inspection report posted. C/A: Have most recent food inspection report.

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 food debris and buildup on floor under grills. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

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: No

Observed bluetooth speaker stored in food prep area. COS- bluetooth was moved C/A: Have employees' belongings in a designated area away from food prep.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 716 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee in baggage area touch hair and rub nose and proceeded to bag food. COS- employee washed hands C/A: Retrain staff on proper handwashing and when to wash.

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 cheese being held at 71 degrees Fahrenheit during time as public health control at food prep station. COS- cheese was discarded and new cheese was pulled out C/A: Ensure TCS food does not exceed 70 degrees Fahrenheit during time as public health control.

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: Yes

Observed black buildup on the ice shoot and drink spouts in the front food service area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed an employee wearing a watch during active food prep. COS- employee removed watch C/A: Ensure employees only wear a plain band during active food prep.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several employees with loose flowing hair not wearing proper hair restraints during active food prep and food handling. Observed several employees not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep. C/A: Employees must wear hair restraints during active food prep and food handling. Employees with beards greater than half an inch must wear beard restraints.

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 heavy food debris and buildup throughout kitchen and on floor behind fryer. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed black buildup on the drink and slush machines in the front food service area and in kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed an employee wearing a watch during active food prep. C/A: Ensure employees only wear a plain band during active food prep.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed an employee not wearing a hair restraint during active food prep. Observed an employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep. C/A: Employees must wear hair restraints during active food prep. Employees with beards greater than half an inch must wear beard restraints.

May 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 905 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed mold like buildup on the drink & slush machines in the front food service area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee not wearing a hair restraint during active food prep. Observed an employee not wearing a beard restraints during active food prep. C/A: Employees must wear hair restraints during active food prep. Employees w/ beards 1/2" or greater must wear beard restraints.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing hand washing signs at multiple handwashing sinks inside the main kitchen & restrooms. C/A: Place signage.

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: No

Observed wet nesting of clean dishes on the drying racks inside the main kitchen. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before being stacked.

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 mold-like buildup inside the coolers throughout the main kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

May 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 mop not hung to dry. C/A all mops must be hung out to air dry.