Mcdonald's

562 Us Hwy 19, Cross City, FL 32628

American

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Mcdonald's has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “missing drain plug at dumpster”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Cross City restaurant, which scores around 69. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 15, 2025

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Cracked tiles on wall in kitchen near coffee station. 2. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen at cookline.

36-51-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from cardboard dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign at handwashing sink near dish machine does not instruct employees to wash hands.

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing "Happy Meal" boxes stored directly on floor at drive through window. Manager placed the cox on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor below equipment at coffee station soiled with food debris. 2. Floor below ice cream machine soiled with food debris. 3. Air vent above ice cream machine soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**

36-50-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect pest control light installed on wall in kitchen above fountain machine and single-use cup lids at drive through window.

35B-02-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing at cardboard dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign at handwash sink beside ice machine reads "This sink for washing hands only!" and does not actually instruct employees to wash hands. Manager printed and hung the appropriate sign during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around and behind of nozzles of fountain machine near front counter soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink near cookline not functioning. Manager stated a work order has been placed and it will be repaired soon.

29-08-4

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee scooped ice with painted nails without gloves. Employee scooped fries with painted nails without gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and put gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**

13-06-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food inside reach-in cooler near office above diced onions. Manager removed personal food from cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging from break rack. Removed employee jacket from bread rack during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine behind front counter. Manager had an employee begin cleaning during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Cross City?

Mcdonald's most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cross City average of 69.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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