Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
64
Score
Public records show six inspections at Mcdonalds stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. -Employee pulled up sleeves then continued making a coffee to give customer at togo window. -Employee adjusted mask on face on cooks line then continued building sandwich. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Drive thru staff was given a mask to put on, they did, and continued packaging bags and lidding drinks. **Admin Complaint**
12A-28-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 at front counter scratched head then placed foods into togo bags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Observed: at the drive thru, staff scratch right side of their head, and continue icing drinks, lidding cups, adjusting fries. **Admin Complaint**
12A-25-4
74
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 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. -Employee pulled up sleeves then continued making a coffee to give customer at togo window. -Employee adjusted mask on face on cooks line then continued building sandwich. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Butter pats at the front counter marked with a label that says 24 hours, spoke to manager she stated they are only allowed to be out of cooler for 4 hours. She updated time stamp. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
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 at front counter scratched head then placed foods into togo bags. **Warning**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -OJ dispensing nozzle. -Interior sides of hot holding unit on cooks line across from French fry hot holder.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf above prep cooler, employee placed phone in pocket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal sheet flooring in walk in freezer, 2 sheets are peeling from the surface making the floor not smooth easily cleanable.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In French fry reach in freezer on cooks line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawer gasket soiled on the left of flat top. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Mar 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile at mop sink
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor of walk-in-freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust on kitchen equipment and boxes stored in dry goods storage area
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at three-compartment sink
29-11-4
74
Dec 6, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior floating reach in freezer, cream dispensing nozzles machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty bread crates in front of Handwash sink near bread storage area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the Three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By the large grease containers next to break room.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Holding French fries on cooks line.
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside white bottom of microwave cracked, causing old food debris to become trapped under the rest of the white bottom.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and hat on top of bun toaster, employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior ice bin. French fry reach in freezer interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 2 containers on clean drying rack outside of walk in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking onto floor around lobby soda machine, technician has been called. Ceiling tile dripping water in back kitchen in front of the oven. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Bucket under front counter, Employee changed all sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cinnamon roll containers, employee flipped containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Mar 23, 2026. 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 three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.
How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Mcdonalds most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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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