Mcdonalds

5525 Walt Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Mcdonalds, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Mcdonalds is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Complaint Partial

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator drawer missing screw by fryer

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Milk spilled in reachin cooler. manager cleaned up cooler **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit. Manager cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on fan covers. Employee cleaned off ice.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed soiled floor drain under 3-compartment sink. Employee cleaned drain. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid.

33-16-4

Oct 28, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By soda dispenser behind front counter No paper towels at cook line hand sink Refilled **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. By back drive thru window

31B-06-4

Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated dust

36-34-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By soda dispenser behind front counter

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on fryer hood. Observed food debris in gasket in reach in cooler to right side of fryers

23-03-4

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 18, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on ice chute at self serve soft drink dispenser on right side unit.

22-02-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. 3 compartment sink in place for ware washing.

16-55-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris under cup holders at front counter.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink near payment window, facility has 3 more functional hand sinks.

29-20-5

Oct 10, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Mcdonalds most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around three 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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