Mcdonald's

13026 Us Hwy 301, Dade City, FL 33525

American

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Mcdonald's stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Mcdonald's 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in dry storage 2 flies in cookline. 1 in dishwasher station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: 3 live flies in dry storage **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in walk in cooler broken. Operator pit in a work order for it to be repaired. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line wiped hands on shirt and jeans no hand wash. Notified operator of proper hand washing procedures.

12A-28-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in dry storage 2 flies in cookline. 1 in dishwasher station. **Warning**

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee in prep area. Operator instructed to put on gloves **Corrected On-Site**

13-06-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by window blocked by garbage can. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket near drive through window not inverted. Operator inverted ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cookline measured over 200ppm. Operator remade bucket tested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers posed old labels and residue located in dishwashing area.

16-46-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator form HR 5030-105. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cookline wearing gold jewelry. Operator notified employee to remove them. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in walk in cooler broken. Operator pit in a work order for it to be repaired.

36-17-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in warewashing area. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut leafy greens (44F - Cold Holding)prepared 4 hours ago, move to walk in cooler, recheck 41/40 **Corrected On-Site**

03D-06-5

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jun 7, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

May 15, 2023

Complaint Full

4 critical violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 10ppm

22-41-4

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At prep sink due to broken spring and shaft.

29-37-4

High Priority - Observed employee drop blue glove on floor then pick it up and grab and put on new one without washing hands. They then started working the grill and cooking burgers. Coached manager and they spoke to employee **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies on expo cart by drive thru window. Observed 1 live fly on warmer.

35A-02-6

Nov 4, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink blocked by brooms and a garbage can. Manager had an employee move the items out of the way. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed both the drain plugs missing on the dumpsters.

33-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop stored in a bucket. Manager inverted the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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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 Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dade City average of 88.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around four 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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