Mcdonald's Restaurant

416 West Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853

American

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Mcdonald's Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Mcdonald's Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Lake Wales restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing In dining room by order here sign Operator replaced ceiling tile. **Corrected On-Site**

36-36-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Nov 4, 2024

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Across from walk in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured chain. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout dining room. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. By front counter Operator removed standing water and sanitized area with chemical sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining area **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In women's restroom. Some ceiling tiles in dining room. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside plate on drink by drive through. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues with patty at the bottom. Item removed. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

May 31, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the back door.

14-69-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in walk-in freezer. Their is a hole in the light shield.

38-01-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered observed beef patty in reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered beef. At the tea refill station tea container was not covered. Employee covered tea. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses by front counter coffee machine. Employee threw away cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

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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 Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's Restaurant.

How does Mcdonald's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Mcdonald's Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Wales average of 90.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's Restaurant have averaged around three 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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