Mcdonald's New Independence Hamlin

5426 Hamlin Groves Trl, Winter Garden, FL 34787

American

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's New Independence Hamlin six times, with records going back to 2023. Mcdonald's New Independence Hamlin was last inspected on Aug 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Winter Garden restaurant scores 66. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw eggs and was in the process of changing gloves without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-12-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Ice is in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of grill press and side of grill are soiled.

23-03-4

Oct 26, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice tea dispenser holder is soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Walk in freezer.

36-73-4

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.Open package of beef stored next to ready to eat eggs in reach in cooler at cooks line.Cooked sausage stored next to beef in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-14-5

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Employee is handling hash brown. **Corrected On-Site**

13-06-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Iced tea holder is soiled and juice nozzles are soiled at the drink station.

22-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled.Walk in freezer floor is soiled.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's New Independence Hamlin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's New Independence Hamlin on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's New Independence Hamlin?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's New Independence Hamlin.

How does Mcdonald's New Independence Hamlin compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?

Mcdonald's New Independence Hamlin most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Garden average of 66.

Has Mcdonald's New Independence Hamlin's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's New Independence Hamlin 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 New Independence Hamlin 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 New Independence Hamlin inspected?

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

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