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McDonald's #35080
2531 E WALNUT AVE , DALTON, GA 30721 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (February 17, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 88 on January 11, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.
A100February 17, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A96May 7, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed employees handling food with no hair restraints. Ensure all food handlers are wearing hair restraints.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed single-use trays facing upwards. Ensure to invert single-use trays to protect the food contact surfaces to prevent any potential contamination.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”B88January 11, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed rear hand sink blocked w/ cart. Do not block hand sink. Hand sink must be accessible at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Dish machine not providing sanitized dish. Discontinue use of dish machine and use three compartment sink method.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(m) - mechanical warewashing, sanitization pressure(c)”Observed no hand wash sign in men's restroom. Post hand washing sign in restroom.
−1 point · Cited as “null”This inspection deducted 12 points, but only 9 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-155-000386. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.