Mcdonald's Restaurant #31602

2199 W Hwy 98, Mary Esther, FL 32569

American

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's Restaurant #31602 six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Mary Esther average 95, so Mcdonald's Restaurant #31602 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 21, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 9, 2022

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Upon inspection observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor by sandwich prep station. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed plastic containers on clean equipment rack with moisture in between. Operator removed plastic containers and washed in dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice build up in reach in freezer of wall unit left side of grill and walk in freezer around door entry and ice formed by condenser.

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed case of apple pies uncovered closed to door entry inside walk in freezer. Operator closed case of apple pies during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jul 8, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upon inspection observed soda nozzle area in dining room with debris present.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Upon inspection observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to manager's office. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed employee purse/bag on top of table close to register stored next to single service paper products. Operator removed employee purse/bag during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Upon inspection observed garbage on ground around dumpster area and in landscaping area next to back fence by dumpster area.

33-19-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-freezer. Upon inspection observed wall reach in freezer unit with standing water inside unit left side of cook line.

29-49-6

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Upon inspection observed debris under middle island prep are on floor and grease build up on floor by grill cook area.

36-73-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's Restaurant #31602 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's Restaurant #31602 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's Restaurant #31602?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's Restaurant #31602.

How does Mcdonald's Restaurant #31602 compare to other restaurants in Mary Esther?

Mcdonald's Restaurant #31602 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mary Esther average of 95.

Has Mcdonald's Restaurant #31602's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's Restaurant #31602 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's Restaurant #31602 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 Restaurant #31602 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's Restaurant #31602 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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