Mcdonald's

3540 Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571
American
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

Mcdonald's has been inspected nine times since 2022. Mcdonald's was last inspected on Apr 28, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Pace restaurant, which scores around 92. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed mocha base 58f, yogurt 60f, Carmel base 59f in lower frappe machine cooler, over 4 hours per manager. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Upon inspection, observed grill employee place raw beef patties on grill while wearing a glove. Employee then removed glove and placed paper liner in tray used for cooked burgers without washing hands. Employee was instructed to wash hands and change container and liner and did so during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed mocha base 58f, yogurt 60f, Carmel base 59f in lower frappe machine cooler, over 4 hours per manager.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Upon inspection, no paper towels/hand drying device available at rear sink at establishment. Employee placed paper towels in dispenser during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Upon inspection, no soap available at front cook line handwashing sink at establishment.
31B-03-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Upon inspection, warm temperature observed inside establishment. Manager stated air conditioning is not functioning. Portable air conditioner is scheduled to be delivered.
36-51-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Upon inspection, observed water coming from underneath bathroom door into dining room. Manager stated that if fresh water handle/flush is not pushed back into the upright position the urinal will overflow. Manager stopped flow of water and began mopping up water during inspection.
32-23-5
47
Aug 22, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of debris on floor in back area by CO2 tanks. In front area beneath/beside coffee station.
36-73-4
90
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on make line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink on make line
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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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 Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Pace average of 92.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mcdonald's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Mcdonald's inspected?

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