Mcdonald's Hawthorne

5615 Se Us 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640
American
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's Hawthorne six times, with records going back to 2022. Mcdonald's Hawthorne was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Restaurants in Hawthorne average 82, so Mcdonald's Hawthorne trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen during inspection. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Time marks missing from onions, tomatoes, on line. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in back hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance like substance buildup on nozzles, ice chute at dining room soda dispenser. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from front hand wash sink. Also, soap dispenser not working in back hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge replaced batteries. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall missing tiles across from dishmachine. Person in charge states is on order. Also, floors to right of grease tanks with grease buildup. Floor under ice cream machine with debris buildup.
36-24-5
52
Dec 5, 2022
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream at front counter dispenser 48F, ambient temperature of unit 47F. Person in charge states item was replaced 1 hour ago, moved to unit holding temperature. Will not utilize unit until holding correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket in cleaning closet in dining room. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in the back of kitchen at less than 50ppm. Person in charge began remaking solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on prep tables, person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple coffee filters not protected in kitchen. Also drink dispenser at drive thru missing lids, person in charge protected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's Hawthorne last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's Hawthorne on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Mcdonald's Hawthorne compare to other restaurants in Hawthorne?

Mcdonald's Hawthorne most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hawthorne average of 82.

Has Mcdonald's Hawthorne's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's Hawthorne have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's Hawthorne 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 Mcdonald's Hawthorne inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's Hawthorne is inspected around two times per year on average.