Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
55
Score
Mcdonalds appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting Mcdonalds on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some employee certifications need manager signatures and dates.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for ice machine in drive thru area.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf.
25-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table across from make line. Employee removed purse during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item on counter across from egg grill: butter (72F - Cold Holding). Manager stated butter placed on counter 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee move butter to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and proceeded to handle containers of pies without washing hands or changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in front of walk-in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket next to front counter soda machine, 0 ppm. Manager had employee change water, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on pad in front of dumpster behind building.
33-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler next to front counter soda machine. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted while being stored. Ice bucket in drive drive thru area. Manager had employee turn bucket over. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to fryers where fries are stored.
14-69-4
55
Apr 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in reach-in cooler next to grill: hamburger (58F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item stored in cooler overnight. Manager discarded item.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to grill: hamburger (58F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item stored in cooler overnight. Manager discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill greasy. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer above prep table across from office.
14-69-4
64
Mar 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in warmer above make line: chicken (128F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item was placed in warmer 20 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on cheese for cook line. Manager stated item placed on line at 7 am. Manager placed proper time mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored on table next to ice machine. Manager turned ice bucket over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill greasy.
23-03-4
64
Nov 29, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Employee touched hair then proceeded to handle container of breakfast burritos without washing hands. Inspector had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with hand sanitizer at hand washing sink outside of office. Manager had employee wash hands at another hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink outside of office. Manager had employee provide soap at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand towel stored in drive thru hand washing sink. Employee dumped cup of water in drive thru hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dry storage area dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Wall reach-in freezer next to fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of wall reach-in freezer next to fryers.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.
How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Mcdonalds most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mcdonalds 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 Mcdonalds inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected around two times per year on average.
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