Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Mcdonald's has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
95
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
26
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jan 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to cups on shelf in drive thru. Manager moved bottle to area where chemicals are stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from office: cheese (44F,45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature: cheese (41F,40F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle of hot water machine behind front counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
16-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer on wall next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored behind front counter. Manager turned coffee filters over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
52
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: rehydrated onions (48F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); eggs (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cooler was operating at 40F at 4 am according to HACCP checklist. Manager opened door to walk-in freezer to reduce temperatures in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of hot water machine behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand washing sink used to fill up pitcher with water.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink behind front counter. Manager provided hand towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer on wall across from office.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of juice machine in drive thru.
23-03-4
58
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining room and began handling toasted muffins without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on shelf above reach-in cooler next to grill. Manager stated item placed on shelf at 9:15 am. Manager moved eggs to reach-in cooler, ambient temperature 40F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
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. Cheese on make line, manager stated item placed on line at 7 am. Manager placed proper time mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available for establishment. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle for dairy dispenser on front counter next to hot water dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave in disrepair. Base of microwave interior has hole
14-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels and hand soap at front counter hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Old standing water in dish machine next to three compartment sink.
16-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in water in mop bucket at mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf in back of kitchen. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in drive thru stored in standing water, 81F. Manager removed spoons from water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles missing from corner of wall across from first drive thru window.
36-24-5
33
Oct 3, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.
How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Mcdonald's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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