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Cheddar's
1965 JONESBORO RD , MCDONOUGH, GA 30253 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 8, 2026): Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and permit & posting.
Inspection history
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B81June 8, 20269 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and permit & posting.
Expired foods (p).
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(8)(b)Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)Staff weren't wearing required hair restraints.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(j)The current inspection report or permit wasn't posted where customers can see it.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)Equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(a)Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3Garbage and refuse areas weren't maintained properly.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.06(5)(o),(p)Drying mops (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(f)Floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(a)This inspection deducted 19 points, but only 16 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B85March 25, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
This inspection deducted 15 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A90December 2, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)Staff weren't wearing required hair restraints.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(j)Equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(a)Floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(a)B85November 14, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
This inspection deducted 15 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B88June 30, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)Equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(a)Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3B89November 1, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)Staff weren't wearing required hair restraints.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(j)In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)Equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(a)Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3A90May 1, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, plumbing & water and facility upkeep.
Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)Wastewater or sewage wasn't being disposed of properly.
−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(4)(a)Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)Ventilation was inadequate.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(d)C75April 1, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 6-1AFood wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.
−4 points · Item 4-2ASanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.
−4 points · Item 4-2BReady-to-eat food wasn't date-marked, so there's no way to tell when it should be thrown out.
−4 points · Item 6-2This inspection deducted 25 points, but only 21 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B81September 28, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Ready-to-eat food was handled with bare hands, or gloves weren't used correctly.
−9 points · Item 2-1CFood wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.
−4 points · Item 4-2AThis inspection deducted 19 points, but only 13 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-075-000740. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.