Mcdonald's Restaurant

3480 E Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34685

American

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonald's Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 25, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Among Palm Harbor restaurants, the typical score is 74; Mcdonald's Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 26, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaning hanging on shelf next to clean food container is storage area near ice machine - employee relocated spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled dispenser nozzles at latte machining at front counter area - employee cleaned - corrected on site - soiled ice chute at self service dispenser - manager cleaned ice chute **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front line - manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in kitchen near back drive through - reviewed proper hand washing and stocking of hand wash sinks at all times with manager -manager repaired dispenser -**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use quaternary test strips used to check chlorine in dish machine -reviewed with manager - manager then used chlorine test strips **Corrective Action Taken**

16-43-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer - employee cleaned floor **Corrected On-Site**

36-73-4

Basic - Food ( box drinks) stored on floor in walk in cooler - manager had foods relocated **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's Restaurant on file is from Jul 25, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Mcdonald's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Mcdonald's Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

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

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