Mcdonald's Restaurant 8044

1211 Ariana St, Lakeland, FL 33803-1814

American

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Mcdonald's Restaurant 8044 stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, showing up two times.

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Mcdonald's Restaurant 8044 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the ice machine is accumulated with debris.

16-21-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the prep table.

29-20-5

Jun 4, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used a cup to scoop ice from the ice bin at the McCafé station.

14-01-5

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped his hand on his apron. I informed the manager and she had the employee to wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-28-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled.

16-21-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Safety vest stored on a case of honey cups. Dry storage shelf next to the hand washing sink behind the wall in the kitchen area. The vest was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall next to the beverage syrup in the dry storage area across from the walk in cooler. By the multi plex

36-24-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. French fry scoop on top of the heat lamp top surface at the French fry/ hash brown station. The French fry scoop was removed to be washed rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

10-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on the heat lamps at the hash brown station. Gaskets on the 4 door traulsen freezer in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on UHC holding trays. The labels was removed.

16-46-4

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Burritos heated to 110 F. I had the manager to reheat the product to 135F. **Corrected On-Site**

03E-03-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the 4 door reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink.

23-03-4

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's Restaurant 8044 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's Restaurant 8044 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's Restaurant 8044?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's Restaurant 8044.

How does Mcdonald's Restaurant 8044 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Mcdonald's Restaurant 8044 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Mcdonald's Restaurant 8044's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's Restaurant 8044 have averaged around two violations 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 8044 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 8044 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's Restaurant 8044 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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