Mcdonald's #34863

895 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541

American

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Mcdonald's #34863 has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Destin average 90, so Mcdonald's #34863 trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef patties stored over mac fries in walk in freezer. Manager corrected rotation of food. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Cooking- ground beef burger 153F. Employee cooked beef patty then added onion burgers were bloody. Manager had employee discard beef patties and sanitize tray. **Corrected On-Site**

03C-06-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with buckets next to dish machine. Manager removed buckets from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. French fry stored in drain of hand wash sink next to fry station. 1 pot and 1 pan stored in hand wash sink next to dish machine. Manager removed dishes from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on floor near office entry. Manager had employee place cups on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket near mop sink. Manager hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sink next to dish machine. Inspector provided establishment with printed sign. Manager hung sign above sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Dec 2, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's #34863 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #34863 on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Mcdonald's #34863 compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Mcdonald's #34863 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.

Has Mcdonald's #34863's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's #34863 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mcdonald's #34863 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Mcdonald's #34863 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #34863 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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