Mcdonald's 26483

16701 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547

American

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonald's 26483 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Mcdonald's 26483 was last inspected on Oct 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Ice buildup in walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Mcdonald's 26483's latest score is in line with the Lithia average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Previous plans approved on 7-22-2023. Hand sink by fryer station and hand sink in cook line by refrigerator on cook line removed from approved plans on 7-22-2023 Vegetable prep sink removed next to ice machine on cook line. ABS machine changed at drive through window and is occupying space where hand sink should be. To right side of window Tea urn table and reach in cooler on left side of drive through window. Manager stated equipment was switched due to issues with the wall structure. Additional cooler added on cook line where hand sink was removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: No revised plans submitted as of 10-14-2025 per Plan review department. Discussed with manager, contractor was out and is still in process of submitting revised plan layout including removal of hand sink by fryer station. **Admin Complaint**

51-16-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink by fryer station and hand sink in cook line by refrigerator on cook line removed from approved plans on 7-22-2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Hand sink reinstalled on cook line by refrigerator near grill station reinstalled. Hand sink by fryer station not reinstalled. Operator is attempting to submit revised plans to approve removal of hand sink. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-04-4

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink by fryer station and hand sink in cook line by refrigerator on cook line removed from approved plans on 7-22-2023 **Warning**

31A-04-4

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Previous plans approved on 7-22-2023. Hand sink by fryer station and hand sink in cook line by refrigerator on cook line removed from approved plans on 7-22-2023 Vegetable prep sink removed next to ice machine on cook line. ABS machine changed at drive through window and is occupying space where hand sink should be. To right side of window Tea urn table and reach in cooler on left side of drive through window. Manager stated equipment was switched due to issues with the wall structure. Additional cooler added on cook line where hand sink was removed. **Warning**

51-16-7

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On bottom door, due to bottom of door in disrepair **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine and tested at 10ppm, manager refilled and retested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

14-11-5

Jul 17, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.walk-in freezer

14-69-4

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of restroom cleaner stored with soda bib near mop sink

41-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold build up inside ice machine

22-20-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage area

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in dirty water at mop sink

42-01-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in drive thru

12B-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's 26483 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's 26483 on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's 26483?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's 26483.

How does Mcdonald's 26483 compare to other restaurants in Lithia?

Mcdonald's 26483 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lithia average of 79.

Has Mcdonald's 26483's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's 26483 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's 26483 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 26483 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's 26483 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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