Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida

339 S Hwy 27, Avon Park, FL 33825
American
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida was last inspected on Aug 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Employee touched bare body part and then engaged” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida's latest score of 82 sits above the Avon Park average of 76. The record reflects steady performance over time.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
82
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by fryer with a torn gasket located in the kitchen. Observed a reach in cooler under frappe station with duck tape around the handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in kitchen, operator had it changed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand washing sink in the men's bathroom, operator had it changed out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine is not working at all, they are using 3-compartment sink, operator stated will submit a work order. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a prep table towards front counter, operator moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one of the employees without a beard guard, employee put one on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one of the employees without a hair restraint on, employee put one on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by fryer with a torn gasket located in the kitchen. Observed a reach in cooler under frappe station with duck tape around the handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen in prep area soiled with food debris, operator had it cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of ice at front drive thru area not protected under coffee station, operator covered it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
58
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Oct 27, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shell eggs (2flatts (57F - Cold Holding); egg omlette 10 sleeves (57F - Cold Holding); rehydrated onions 1pint (57F); liquid eggs 4.4lbs (57F - Cold Holding) manager discarded all. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cookline reach on cooler had been accidentally turned off observed raw shell eggs (2flatts (57F - Cold Holding); egg omlette 10 sleeves (57F - Cold Holding); rehydrated onions 1pint (57F); liquid eggs 4.4lbs (57F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Manager discarded all and discontinued use of cooler until it is turned on long enough to be sure it can maintain foods at 41F of colder.. Note: early morning temperatures of cooler recorded at 36F on McDonalds HACCP log. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can beside handsink at ice machine area. **Corrected On-Site**
33-06-4
70
Jun 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with hair on face wipe hair from eyes as inspector pointed out need for more hair restraint. Then reach back to prep table, Manager immediately stopped employee had them rearrange hair wash hands new gloves then return to work. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee with stones on ring boxing open fries.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long bangs hanging across half of face out from under hat. manager had employee resituate hair under hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
78
Aug 24, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch /rib neck then touch interior of single service containers,clean food contact surfaces and add gloves without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Cook handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed Cook take dirty dishes to dishwash area return no handwash added gloves went back to line.. Manager retrained employees and had them wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up dirty glove from floor then put new glove on and continue to line to prepare food without washing hands.Manager retrained and had employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
53A-16-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cookline and front counter persons dipping ice making drinks employees observed with bracelets and watch. Manager advised all to remove items and wash hands before returning to line, **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed black debris/growth on non food contact area of frozen drink machine. Observed old food splash on upper area of shake machine. Manager had employee clean areas. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida?

Across the inspection record, “employee touched bare body part and then engaged” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida.

How does Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?

Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Avon Park average of 76.

Has Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida 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 Restaurants of Florida inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida is inspected around three times per year on average.