Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878

31 Eglin Pkwy Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

American

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Fort Walton Beach sits at 96, putting Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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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

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon inspection observed both manager and drive thru employee not wearing hair restraints while handling food.

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked plastic pans on drying racks.

24-08-4

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

14-69-4

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects flying around kitchen and dining room. Did not observe flying insects landing on food or food contact area.

35A-02-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's bathroom. Printed copy for operator, operator hung sign in bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink area, mops sitting on mop sink, not properly drying. Operator placed mops on hooks to properly dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink: - hand-wash sink by ice machine does not have paper towels. Manager had employee fill during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean: - men's bathroom has standing water on 3/4 of the floor: in the stall around the toilet, around both urinals, and under the hand-wash sink. Floor drain does not appear to be overflowing. Manager had employee clean up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

32-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation: - a couple of employees not wearing hats and/or hairnets.

13-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878.

How does Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878 compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878 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 Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds Restaurant 4878 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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