MCDONALDS received a score of 85 and a grade of B during a GNR Public Health food-service inspection on November 2, 2026.
Inspection details
Establishment MCDONALDS
Location 3210 Buford Dr Buford, GA 30519, Gwinnett County
Inspection date November 2, 2026
Inspection purpose Routine
Score and grade 85/B
Inspection findings
Item 2-1B
.03(5)(c) Observed person in charge enter food prep area and touch milk/cream dispenser without washing hands. Observed an employee take off jacket and scratch nose, then begin touching ice machine without washing hands.// Employees must wash hands and exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service articles, and: 1) after touching exposed body parts; 2) after using the toilet room; 3) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; 4)after coughing, sneezing, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; 5) after handling soiled equipment or utensils; 6) during food preparation, as often as needed to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; 7) when switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; 8) before putting on gloves; 9) after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands; 10) a second time when entering the kitchen from using the restroom. (P)
Corrective action Employee and person in charge washed hands. Cream dispenser and ice machine were sanitized.//
Item 4-2B
.05(7)(a)1Observed mold-like accumulation on interior surfaces of ice machine.// Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf)
Corrective action Ice machine equipment was cleaned and sanitized during inspection.//
Item 14C
.05(10)(e)1&3Observed open boxes of single use cups stored on the floor with personal items stored directly on top of them.// Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: 1) in a clean, dry location; 2)where they are not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination; and 3) at least 6 inches above the floor. Single-service and single-use articles shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. (C)
Corrective action Cups were moved off the floor and personal items were moved to a designated location.//
Item 15A
.05(6)(a) Observed accumulation of ice in two-door freezer above prep area, standing freezer, and walk-in freezer.// Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C)
The score reflects conditions documented at the time of inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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