Mcdonalds Rest

802 S Walnut St, Starke, FL 320914402

American

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Mcdonalds Rest stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 69, which Mcdonalds Rest's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the walk in cooler, employee personal food on top shelf of cart over egg patties for customers. Operator relocated the personal food.

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food on cook line with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf closest the laundry area, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.

24-08-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of multiple microwaves with stickers attached to the base. Discussed with operator.

22-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of the most recent inspection available.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of milk residue and juice residue under dispensers by front drive through window. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in freezer, boxes of pie with tops cut off and bags opened. Operator covered the bags. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution by grill area at 0ppm, operator had employee replaced sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period Stick butter held on time on warmer with discard time of 9:45am. Time of inspection is 3:35pm.

01B-19-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Stick butter held on time on warmer with discard time of 9:45am. Time of inspection is 3:35pm.

03F-04-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb by dumpster.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid stored in back hand wash sink by triple sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand wash sink by 1st drive through. Person in charge provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Bathroom facility in poor repair. Left sided sink in women's restroom out of order.

32-05-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under triple sink. Person in charge cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid missing from left side of left side dumpster. Person in charge states has call in to be replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**

33-15-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of double door stand up freezer with debris buildup where door meets interior of unit.

23-03-4

Aug 4, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up dropped burger patty off of the ground with gloved hands, discard patty, and continue working with clean equipment without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-29-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter in squeeze bottle with no time mark, person in charge raked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids missing from drink dispenser mechanism at drive thru, person in charge added. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table at coffee station not stored in sanitizing solution. Cloth moved to bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds Rest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds Rest on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds Rest?

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

How does Mcdonalds Rest compare to other restaurants in Starke?

Mcdonalds Rest most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Starke average of 69.

Has Mcdonalds Rest's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds Rest have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonalds Rest 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 Mcdonalds Rest inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds Rest is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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