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MCDONALDS

3210 Buford Dr Buford, GA 30519

MCDONALDS in Buford scored 85/100 (grade B) at its Nov 2, 2026 Gwinnett County inspection.

Latest available inspection

Gwinnett County

What the inspector found

All 4 findings ↗

4 findings recorded on Nov 2, 2026.

  1. Inspector observationItem 2-1B ↗

    Handwashing

    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…
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Inspection item 2-1B

    Code .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 Actions: Employee and person in charge washed hands. Cream dispenser and ice machine were sanitized.//
    Official report · Item 2-1B ↗

    Correction status not recorded

  2. Inspector observationItem 4-2B ↗

    Food-contact surface sanitation

    Observed mold-like accumulation on interior surfaces of ice machine.// Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Ice machine equipment was cleaned and sanitized during inspection.//
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Inspection item 4-2B

    Code .05(7)(a)1

    Observed mold-like accumulation on interior surfaces of ice machine.// Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Ice machine equipment was cleaned and sanitized during inspection.//
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗

    Correction status not recorded

  3. Inspector observationItem 14C ↗

    Single-use article storage and use

    &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 Actions: Cups were moved off the floor and personal items were moved to a designated location.//
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Inspection item 14C

    Code .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 Actions: Cups were moved off the floor and personal items were moved to a designated location.//
    Official report · Item 14C ↗

    Correction status not recorded

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  1. Inspector observationItem 15A ↗

    Equipment design and condition

    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)
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Inspection item 15A

    Code .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)
    Official report · Item 15A ↗

    Correction status not recorded

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. Latest available
    85/100B
    Report

1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.

About this location record

This page follows facility 9C183700-8458-43B7-B475-C1D066E4FD4F within Gwinnett County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.

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