Mcdonalds #12479

3061 Ne Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33909

American

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonalds #12479 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Mcdonalds #12479 was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Mcdonalds #12479's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure at handwashing sink behind front counter.

27-17-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler at drive up station gasket torn.

14-11-5

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The manager moved raw hamburgers to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in women's restroom shut off. The manager stated a work order has been placed in for handwashing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

27-16-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager removed ice scooper from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink across from steam table. The manager had paper towels placed in paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed raw hamburger reach-in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The manager dumpster lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler under storage rack.

29-49-6

Sep 29, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausages and raw hamburgers over ready to eat biscuits in reach-in freezer. The operator moved raw sausages and raw hamburgers to bottom shelf in reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler holding cheese. The manager placed thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from fry hopper.

14-11-5

Dec 8, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Motrin on prep table. The manager removed bottle of Motrin. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The operator removed open drink from above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected in storage area. The manager placed coffee filters in a covered container. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds #12479 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds #12479 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds #12479?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds #12479.

How does Mcdonalds #12479 compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Mcdonalds #12479 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Mcdonalds #12479's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds #12479 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonalds #12479 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mcdonalds #12479 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds #12479 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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