Mcdonald's #3134
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Mcdonald's #3134 has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to the broader Palatka restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf next to bulk ice bin and on shelf next to three compartment sink clean plastic containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on bottom of walk in freezer door on the walk in cooler side.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris in standing reach in cooler bottom door. Employee began cleaning door gaskets. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Apr 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf next to bulk ice bin, clean containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice dispenser by drive through counter has mild like substance behind the dispenser nozzle tubing. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Apr 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler, one cracked raw shell egg in cardboard flat with intact eggs. Operator removed and discarded the cracked raw shell egg. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice dispenser at the front counter has mold like substance on the underside of the dispenser behind the nozzles. Employee cleaned and sanitized the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on clean prep station over the cook line drawer reach in cooler. Employee relocated the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
78
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris along edges of hot holding units observed.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing under triple sink along wall. Cove molding tiles missing at same location. Tiles around mop sink not smooth and easily cleanable. Holding water.
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups not inverted at dispenser at drive through missing lid. Person in charge covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep surface at cookline. Person in charge moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for one employee during inspection. Has employee reportable illnesses form signed.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cup dispenser at coffee bar with debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at front line by fry hot holding slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 10ppm, person in charge remade to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Jan 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Nov 28, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean dishware at storage area. Person in charge removed to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
95
Nov 4, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter in squeeze bottle missing time mark, also cheese on line with discard time that has already passed replaced but not re time marked per person in charge. Items marked appropriately during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coke soda nozzles with debris buildup in dining room.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. First stall in women's restroom with debris on the floor to the left of the toilet. Stall was cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
32-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container Holding egg burrito mixture missing edge.
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed on clean dishes at dishwash area.
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at hand wash sink by triple sink, and under triple sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, person in charge remade to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Aug 26, 2022
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in the front of the kitchen during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shredded lettuce and cheese on line with date marks from 7/31. Person in charge states was replaced and not remarked. Remarked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. Person in charge moved to bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
70
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects under soda dispenser in dining room.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened package of frozen raw chicken over opened package of frozen fish in reach in freezer. Person in charge rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution in back of kitchen at 200+ppm. Person in charge remade solution and tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by ice cream machine, person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on shelf over assembled sandwich holding station. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under soda dispenser in lobby with debris buildup. Person in charge began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in dining area, also on make station, person in charge moved to bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's #3134 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #3134 on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #3134?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #3134.
How does Mcdonald's #3134 compare to other restaurants in Palatka?
Mcdonald's #3134 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palatka average of 75.
Has Mcdonald's #3134's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's #3134 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's #3134 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 #3134 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #3134 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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