Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025
100
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Mcdonald's stretching back to 2022. Mcdonald's was last inspected on Aug 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brandon restaurant scores 82. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 1, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area not in operation. Manager stated work order has been placed. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner bead on wall neat electric panels separating from wall. **Warning**
36-24-5
86
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 5 live flying insects observed behind water heater. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer and laundry soap stored over soda syrup boxes in storage area. Manager moved chemicals, stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink near drive through. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at rear hand sink.
31B-06-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under dish machine and 3 compartment sink
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food buildup on espresso machine, blender, and shake dispenser.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to-go buckets stored on floor at drive through. Manager placed on rack. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. Observed manager replace **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without beard guards. Observed employees put on beard guards. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
43
Aug 14, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Observed: Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish machine not properly rinsing at 108 degrees F. Corrective action- observed employee set up 3-compartment sink, sanitizer tested at 200ppm **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate
22-56-4
Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cookline Corrected observed employee place hat on head **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
13-03-4
Basic - Observed: Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink Corrected -observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
29-18-4
Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame of walk-in freezer Priority: Basic
14-69-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin freezer on cookline Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reachin cooler Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
12B-13-4
70
May 30, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
45
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dish machine washing dishes at 114 degrees Fahrenheit Corrective action -observed manager set up 3-compartment sink until dish machine is fixed **Corrected On-Site**
16-53-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine Corrected-observed employee clean ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee yogurt stored above cooked eggs in reachin cooler Corrected- observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along walk-in freezer door frame Corrected-observed employee clean door frame **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers and on gaskets Corrected-observed employee clean gaskets **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.
How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Mcdonald's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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