Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Mcdonald's, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Mcdonald's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter
29-42-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on upper area of shelf in kitchen, moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of full tea on floor of walk in cooler, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Chicken nuggets. Boxes , moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Up front on milk/creamer dispenser. Tube longer than 1 inch, per factory instruction should be cut at the cold plate. Manager instructed employee to cut. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-01-4
70
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Crispy chicken 114-130 in warmer on sandwich line, manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Sandwich maker on Line fixed hair took off hat placed back on hat and then went to pull tray to make sandwich's. Manager advised to wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink near take out window. Provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mable Wilson expired 5-24-24
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in dining room area soiled with black build up residue
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust and black build up residue
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks on prep table.manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Personal candy on sandwich line Personal oatmeal over microwaves where burritos are made, manager moved
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Fry scooper stored on top of soiled fry station
10-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink upfront next to frappe machine.
31B-04-4
39
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee on cook line pulling up pants with bare hands and return to preparing food on cook line without washing hands. Employee went to wash hands at hand wash sink next to 1st drive thru window at prep are with cold water at 77F only due to hot water valve is turned off due to leaking pipe underneath. Employee wash hands for under 20 seconds and didn't use paper towel to dry hands. Reviewed with manager and manager spoke to employee
12A-19-4
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. Observed employee on cook line pulling up pants with bare hands and return to preparing food on cook line without washing hands. Employee went to wash hands at hand wash sink next to 1st drive thru window at prep are with cold water at 77F only due to hot water valve is turned off due to leaking pipe underneath. Employee wash hands for under 20 seconds and didn't use paper towel to dry hands. Reviewed with manager and manager spoke to employee
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. At hand wash sink at back prep kitchen area next to 1st drive thru window with hot water valve turned off.
27-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above tea/coffee liner bags on shelf on cook line. In back area next to mop sink area
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink cups stored next to microwave on front line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in Freezer floor **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go happy meal Halloween containers stored on floor on front line and back storage area
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink with leaking pipe. At hand wash sink at back prep kitchen area neat to 1st drive thru window with pipe leaking water when hot water valve is turn on
29-11-4
50
Dec 28, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Bulk creamer tube at drive thru extends more than one inch. Operator properly cut **Corrected On-Site**
25-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup along backside of condenser unit.
14-69-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Bulk creamer tube not cut at an angle. Operator properly cut. **Corrected On-Site**
25-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.
How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mcdonald's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around three 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 two times per year on average.
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