Mcdonald's #5027

4721 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

American

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's #5027 four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Mcdonald's #5027 is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the top/bottom reach in freezer car from the landing zone, Employee cleaned the gasket. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine under 50 ppm. The sanitizer solution was changed. Chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Beverage drink,nozzles and dispensers soiled with substance/ slime buildup on the drink machine in the lobby.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area blocked by a red mop bucket and a broom. The manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Gray jacket on the end of a dry storage shelf with m&m's mini and hot mustard sauce located in the dishwasher/ dry storage area. The jacket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jan 6, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's #5027 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #5027 on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Mcdonald's #5027 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Mcdonald's #5027 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Mcdonald's #5027's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's #5027 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 #5027 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 #5027 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #5027 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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