Mcdonalds

7245 Merril Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277

American

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonalds has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Mcdonalds was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Mcdonalds on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. Sliced cheese stored on make line in middle of kitchen had expiry time of 0930 - inspector noted item at 0940. Manager states that product was incorrectly time marked and properly marked cheese. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-01-5

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in drive through area dropped paper receipt on ground and immediately engaged in preparation of drinks without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee on cook line wiped gloved hands on soiled apron and immediately engaged in preparation of biscuits without removing gloves and washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-13-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean ice tea urn stored directly on floor near drive through area. Urn moved to dish area to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Blue ice coop handle lying on ice inside ice machine near drive through. Scoop moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Cardboard dumpster behind establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Sep 13, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has splitter attached and there is no back-flow device installed AFTER the splitter on the non chemical side. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle at front counter hand wash sink loose. Operator had knob tightened. **Corrected On-Site**

29-08-4

Jul 12, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

29-34-4

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Bulk milk tube not cut at angle. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**

25-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around bulk milk dispenser has splash back accumulation Operator had area cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

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 Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Mcdonalds most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around four 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 two times per year on average.

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