Mcdonalds 35239

253 E State St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
American
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
41
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdonalds 35239 five times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 11 violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. 90-123f a couple of hash browns came out low in temperature and time started, manager voluntarily discarded them **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-06-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400ppm quat in triple sink, test strip turned blueish, manager diluted it to 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For triple sink
16-33-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water in hand sink by fryer lacks pressure
27-17-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee has fake nails and it's carrying trays with open foods, explained to her, she got gloves **Corrected On-Site**
13-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile dusty by drive thru window **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them, fryers at long cook line, manager fixed it **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler with greenish build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vent inside is dusty
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays in back storage, employee inverted them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet dripping in triple sink
29-11-4
41
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs then changed gloves and grabbed cooked folded egg to reheat, explained to her, she washed hands and left cooked folded eggs longer, reached 158f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cooked sausage in bag touching raw hamburger, in reach in freezer, rearranged by employee **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on shelf above raw fish, both open bags, wall freezer, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Couldn't find it on onboarding, for new employee, emailed one
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In chemical closet, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Or cold in hand sink at cook line by clam, changed battery for sensor, fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in storage area out of bag, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter area
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at cook line, emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Paper towel dispenser and vent in walk in cooler
23-03-4
39
Aug 14, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
26
Apr 10, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on shelf above raw fish in wall freezer, cook line, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 55f cut tomatoes on pre table, explained time as public health control and she wrote time on **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw hamburger then removed gloves and grabbed tray and deli paper to put cooked hamburger on, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Touched neck then scooped fries, another employee touched forehead and then was about to make sandwich, explained to them and she washed hands, **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One at drive thru, employee killed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzles, drive thru, employee cleaned them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in it, handsink by triple sink, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employees scooping fries, got gloves **Corrected On-Site**
13-06-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wrist bands, scooping fries, she removed them **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Mgr scooping fries
13-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Coolers with dairy in them, coffee area
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink by cook one
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under fry station
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler in kitchen
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On coffee station, mgr placed it in sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds 35239 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds 35239 on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds 35239?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds 35239.

How does Mcdonalds 35239 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Mcdonalds 35239 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Mcdonalds 35239's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds 35239 have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mcdonalds 35239 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 Mcdonalds 35239 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds 35239 is inspected around two times per year on average.