Mcdonalds 7779

3143 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207
American
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
21
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Mcdonalds 7779, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 15 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.

Mcdonalds 7779's latest score of 21 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

5
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
21
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel unable to dispense at hand wash sink next to shake mix machine. Manager provided paper towel to place at sink area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
86
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs and hamburger on shelf above burritos and cooked bacon, employees rearranged drawer unit **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Manager couldn't find employee training for at least 3 employees here more than 60 days
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet while cooking
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in drawer unit, employee cleaned it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Drink cooler by side door
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays in storage area, manager inverted them **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in walk in cooler
36-34-5
58
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employees grabbed raw nuggets the pulled off gloves with other hand instead of shaking it off then grabbed tray with cooked chicken, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees scratched face then scooped hamburger, explained to him and he washed hand **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncooked chicken nuggets open on shelf above fries, raw hamburger on shelf above bread, mgr rearranged drawer units **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Pouring foods from frier basket, she got gloves **Corrected On-Site**
13-06-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side in hand sink by drink machines
27-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 81f in hand sink by drink machine
27-16-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep unit by ice machine, mgr placed one **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
Sep 23, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed in kitchen near microwave.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-22 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of dairy machine near drive thru window and underside of dairy machine near kitchen entrance soiled. Operator cleaned both machines during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner side of handle on microwave across from oven soiled. Also, handle of oven soiled. Operator cleaned all handles during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on French fry reach in freezer torn
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in freezer soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler in beverage station soiled. Operator cleaned during this inspection **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds 7779 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds 7779 on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds 7779?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds 7779.

How does Mcdonalds 7779 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Mcdonalds 7779 most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Mcdonalds 7779's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds 7779 have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mcdonalds 7779 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 7779 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds 7779 is inspected roughly once per year on average.