Mcdonald's

3150 Kathleen Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Mcdonald's has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 86, putting Mcdonald's squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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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. Machine does not always allow the passage of water, work order has been submitted. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-55-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind beverage area equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cup holders for cold drinks. Employee cleaned cup holders. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Dec 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

33-12-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on side counter. Manager removed towel from counter. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield of ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food on dessert make station.

23-03-4

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield. Supervisor cleaned interior shield. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in units in kitchen.

14-11-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

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

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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 roughly once per year on average.

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