Mcdonald's #3027

1715 Us Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33803

American

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's #3027 four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flat top reach in cooler next to the ice machine.

23-03-4

Sep 25, 2024

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher

16-21-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the sandwich table. Employee put on a beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher.

24-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door reach in freezer on the cook line is soiled. Reach in cooler at the frappe station.

22-16-4

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At coffee station. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By office and by grill station, manager fixed dispensers **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket by reach in cooler in coffee station

14-11-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout by soda and coffee stations.

36-11-4

Basic - Light not functioning. In walk in freezer by door.

36-62-4

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooler cooked egg (51F - Cold Holding). Manager moved to freezer and turned on reach in cooler. Was accidentally turned off. Re temped at 40f, 15 minutes later **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink. Next tp fryer station. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in back dish area causing accumulated water

36-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's #3027 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #3027 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #3027?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #3027.

How does Mcdonald's #3027 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Mcdonald's #3027 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Mcdonald's #3027's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's #3027 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 #3027 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 #3027 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #3027 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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