MCDONALD’S #5043 received a score of 95 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 30, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: MCDONALD’S #5043
Location: 2782 SANDY PLAINS RD MARIETTA, GA 30066-4345, Cobb County
Inspection date: October 30, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 95/A
Inspector: Ian McLaughlin
Permit number: FSP-033-000290
Inspection findings
4-2A – food stored covered
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed container of softened butter stored uncovered on the prep top line in the main kitchen. Observed ice in the bin by the drive thru in the main kitchen stored uncovered. C/A: Food shall be stored covered to protect from overhead contamination. COS: butter and ice covered.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed soda nozzle and ice dispenser nozzle by the drive thru in main kitchen with black residue build up on the food contact surface. C/A: Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Items were cleaned
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 – single-service/single-use items stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed box containing to-go containers for kids meals sitting directly on the floor by the first drive thru in main kitchen. C/A: single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. COS: Box moved 6 in above floor
General inspector comments
Observed employee health polices V/F procedure w/disinfectant Tri sink sani 200ppm quat sani bucket 100 ppm Cl Discussed: hand washing Jennifer Middlebrook present during inspection for audit
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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