Mcdonald's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Mcdonald's Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Mcdonald's Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: the sliced cheese on the cook line lacked a time mark. An adjusted time sticker was added. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed combo cleaner stored on the Catina machine. The container was placed below food and clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: both juice nozzles have build up in the tubes.
22-02-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Observed: the bulk milk dispenser by the drive thru, milk tube over 1 inch and not at a 45° angle.
25-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in front of the carbonator.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: inside the entrance to the walk-in freezer, an accumulation of ice on the floor.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: the ice scoop for the drive thru area, handle was touching the ice.
10-01-5
55
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: toaster cleaning chemical stored over reach in with beef on the cook line. ALSO, spray chemical stored at the drive thru on the portion rack. These were both moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese in the fry line reach-in cooler, 47F. This was moved to the walk-in freezer and then after it reached 43F it was moved to the walk-in cooler. This pan of cheese was prepped this morning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice machine in the back corner, currently not in use per the staff, with ice in it, the shroud is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a plan. One was emailed.
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.
51-13-4
58
Apr 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, with a surface temperature of 70. Manager advised that eggs had been out for an hour. Manager placed eggs on time **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around bottom outside of reach in freezer door and the ceiling of the interior of the reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash sink sign in the men's room. Inspector provided sign and was posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine and coke Slushi machine at server station. Manager had both machines cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry. Manager placed mop correctly to allow to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at front counter next to smoothie machine with no soap or towels
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the food contact surface of the nozzles on the smoothie dispensing machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bottle of Mountain Dew in box of food in Reach in Cooler in the kitchen. Manager voluntarily disposed of employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.
42-01-4
70
Sep 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings on shelf underneath soda station in dining room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of sauce stored in hand washing sink in dish area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf in dry storage next to back door.
14-45-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to fry reach-in freezer. Area behind soda nozzles on dining room soda machine. Shelf beneath soda machine in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Area beneath soda machine in dining room area. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpsters in parking lot.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf in kitchen. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket outside of office, 150 ppm. Manager added water to bucket, 75 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's Restaurant on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's Restaurant.
How does Mcdonald's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Mcdonald's Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Mcdonald's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's Restaurant 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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