Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Mcdonalds has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No current plan review submitted and approved for establishment. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed : the last approved plans on file are dated 6-12-2008. On that approved plan there are 5 hand wash sinks. On the cook line there is an oven in the corner where a sink was at one time. ALSO, at the far end of the drive thru window, there is a line of drink equipment, where the fifth sink would have been. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: For the most up to date approved plan review, calls for 6 hand wash sinks in the kitchen, there is only 4. Manager says he will request to his up line to apply for a plan review to asses if they can not have one at both ends of the cook/fry line. The one by the ice machine has a bracket in the office awaiting the plumber, scheduled today. **Admin Complaint**
51-12-5
90
Aug 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
May 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Nov 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: at the drink station in the dining area: counted 18 insects with wings on the left wall. Counted 8 insects with wings on the right wall. Counted 3 flying insects in the soda counter base cabinet when the door was opened. An employee was asked to clean the walls in the dining room soda machine area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed approximately 4 flies on the walls around the soda machines in lobby. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
61
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed: the reporting forms are lacking a signature from the operator/manager. Forms were being signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at the end of the cook line, sanitizing bucket was on the floor. This was placed in a cart. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: floor tiles on the cook line are broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: in the walk-in cooler, the top half of the cooling fins are solid frozen over. Temperature are 42-43F.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: time/temperature control for safety food in the walk-in freezer, frozen and uncovered. Items were then wrapped. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed: the area behind the water nozzle on the left soda machine is soiled. ALSO, the Freezzee machine exterior nozzles are soiled. This item **Corrected On-Site**
23-01-4
70
Apr 3, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen. Owner had employee secured tank **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in dining area.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles at entrance to walk-in-freezer
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on cooling unit in walk-in-freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
78
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of trash behind CO2 tanks in kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the orange juice dispensing machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observe dumpster lid open
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.
42-01-4
82
Jul 1, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dispose of orange juice in a hand wash sink at the front counter
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back of kitchen. Manager chained tank
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters uncovered or protected. Manager placed filters in plastic bag **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.
How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Mcdonalds most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonalds 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 Mcdonalds inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected around three times per year on average.
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