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McDonough's Restaurant & Lounge received an A, scoring 95 out of 100, in a Chatham County food-service inspection on Oct 22, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]
Inspection purpose: Routine
The inspector observed milk bath and breading stored uncovered on the countertop. [2]
The inspector also observed accumulation of old food debris inside the microwave. [3]
A separate finding described accumulation of old food debris, including flour and grease buildup, on the floors of the dry storage, kitchen, and dishwashing areas. [4]
Showing 4 of 4 findings
Observed milk bath and breading stored uncovered on the countertop. Raw shrimp and hash browns were observed uncovered in reach-in coolers.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
Observed milk bath and breading stored uncovered on the countertop. Raw shrimp and hash browns were observed uncovered in reach-in coolers. RCA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing it in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
Observed accumulation of old food debris inside the microwave. Observed buildup inside the soda nozzle at the bar area.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)
Observed accumulation of old food debris inside the microwave. Observed buildup inside the soda nozzle at the bar area. RCA: Inspector educated PIC on proper cleaning and sanitization procedures for the microwave and soda nozzle. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed accumulation of old food debris, including flour and grease buildup, on the floors of the dry storage, kitchen, and dishwashing areas. RCA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness using methods that prevent contamination of food products.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed accumulation of old food debris, including flour and grease buildup, on the floors of the dry storage, kitchen, and dishwashing areas. RCA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness using methods that prevent contamination of food products. Except when cleaning is necessary due to spills or other accidents, cleaning shall be conducted during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. New Violation.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Observed heavy accumulation of grease on exhaust vents, with grease dripping from the vents. RCA: Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas shall be maintained to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
Code 511-6-1.05(2)(n)
Observed heavy accumulation of grease on exhaust vents, with grease dripping from the vents. RCA: Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas shall be maintained to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. New Violation.Official report · Item 17D ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Chatham County · Oct 22, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyAvailable records for this official facility
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.
History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.
This report comes from Chatham County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.
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