Mcdonald's

4151 Us Hwy 441 S, Okeechobee, FL 34974
American
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonald's has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Okeechobee restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at either sink in kitchen. Operator placed at both locations. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Operator cut on angle. **Corrected On-Site**
25-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under customer self service soda counter.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Operator removed states to go boxes from floor and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler with Raw shell eggs.
29-49-6
70
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Hamburger cooker ran his hands through his hair, and did not wash hands. Upon being educated by inspector he washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed hat on head, once directed to by inspector. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
74
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
86
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust,gasket at egg station soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at coffee and ice areas and dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in egg cooler. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning: on cheese container and at drying rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Operator stored coffee filters correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
95
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects at front area. One on milkshake machine grate, operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. Milkshake machine is out of order and not being used. One on prep table next to can opener. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. PIC did not know how to test the chlorine dishwasher. Also did not know which test strips to use. PIC was educated on proper technique. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Warning**
13-06-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee did not have form. Operator had employee sign form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of two dead small flying insects at soda area. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in dry storage. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust gasket on stand up reach in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
52
May 11, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect land on sausage egg burrito. Operator removed and threw out. Observed four small flying insects at drive through, not landing on food. Manager called office to come get flies under control. Operator placed covers on all exposed foods on line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: Two on top of pastry station One on top of wrapped hamburger buns. One on top of of dairy mix machine . One by prep area. Per operator: pest control came Thursday night, sprayed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
May 4, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Drive through used cell phone and did not wash hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect land on sausage egg burrito. Operator removed and threw out. Observed four small flying insects at drive through, not landing on food. Manager called office to come get flies under control. Operator placed covers on all exposed foods on line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed on small flying insect land on sausage egg burrito. Operator removed and threw out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle at cash out station. Operator cut on angle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-16-4
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. Operator set up the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under paper products rack next to walk in freezer. Also behind and under customer soda machine. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of ketchup packets stored on floor by drive in area. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
41
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger over RTE cream in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at drying rack. Operator removed from area and placed to have washed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination., coffee filters at waiting area line. Operator protected item. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by front station.
29-49-6
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly in women bathroom.
32-23-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mcdonald's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's is inspected around four times per year on average.