Mcdonald's 24468
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Mcdonald's 24468 has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Destin restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tea/coffee filter tray stored in sink by ice machine. Employee removed filter tray from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in drive thru area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 6-1-25 posted in office.
50-09-4
78
Feb 10, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in front dining / playground areas of the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: At time of the callback Objectionable odors still detected in front dining / playground areas of the establishment. Area closed to public **Time Extended**
36-64-5
95
Dec 26, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm X 3 attempts **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in front dining / playground areas of the establishment.
36-64-5
82
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard stored on top of reach in cooler drawers and under drain pans.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on food contact surface at expo station.
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 4 mop heads stored on floor and not hung to dry near dry storage area.
42-01-4
86
Jan 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves on her phone, started preparing food did not change gloves or wash hands.
12A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in front of 2nd drive thru window.
36-06-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch/ bracelet while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of concentrated soda boxes in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door at bottom has ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins and ketchup bags stored on floor next to washing machine in hall.
25-05-4
67
Apr 26, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee engaging in food/ drink preparation at drive thru window wearing nail polish. **Repeat Violation**
13-06-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided establishment with health reporting requirements.
11-03-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee engaging in food/ drink preparation wearing a bracelet. Employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee pulled her hair back to restrain it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in hallway leading to side exit door.
36-22-4
Basic - Grease drip pan system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on floor under grills.
36-68-5
Basic - Iced dispenser chute not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.
22-13-5
64
Sep 1, 2022
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. 3 compartment sink chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Manager corrected solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves at fry station and expo.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near walk in cooler blocked with mop bucket. Sink on cook line blocked with sanitizer buckets.
31A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 3 compartment sink chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Manager corrected solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in freezer door is bowed on inside. Weather stripping on walk in cooler door in disrepair.
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Approximately 50ceiling tiles missing over and around dining room tables in play area, exposing ac ducts with black mold like substance. Manager has closed the play area dining room until repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in main dining room and play area ding room near entry have water stains and black soil.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while bagging hash browns at fry station.
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food bag of watermelon unlabeled and stored on top of bulk cream in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 4 employees engaging in food preparation wearing brackets, and watches.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on ceiling, plastic protectors and at door.
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Lights removed from ceiling in dining play area and stored on dining tables.
38-01-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in dining room play area.
36-64-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's 24468 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's 24468 on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's 24468?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's 24468.
How does Mcdonald's 24468 compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Mcdonald's 24468 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.
Has Mcdonald's 24468's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's 24468 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's 24468 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mcdonald's 24468 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's 24468 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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