Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida

401 E North Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972
American
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 30, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator did wash hands after prompting. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager went to test temperature of cooked hamburger without wiping with thermometer. Operator was redirected and educated on proper thermometer use. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at dishwasher area. Operator repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at fry station.
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator had someone clean top of dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. **Repeat Violation**
25-16-4
61
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle, nearest drive through. **Repeat Violation**
25-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bulk ice dispenser. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
86
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face, rubbed nose and then grabbed gloves. Operator educated employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle nearest drive through window. **Repeat Violation**
25-16-4
Basic - Food employee not using the two additional control.Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. Operator with bandage on finger, no two barriers. Operator placed glove on hand. **Corrected On-Site**
09-07-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
74
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Not observed at this visit, one was correctly cut one was not. **Time Extended**
25-16-4
95
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair on one occasions. Manager was educated on when to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at waiting station. One by hamburger station. One landing on handles of Big Mac sauce dispenser. Operator removed dispenser. One at drive through window. One landed on Splenda can. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Manager failed to sanitize probe thermometer prior to taking temperature of hamburger. Other manager, properly tested food temperature and educated other manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Food manager used incorrect test strip for chlorine dishwasher. Food manager used quaternary. Food manager was educated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Manager failed to sanitize probe thermometer prior to taking temperature of hamburger. Other manager, properly tested food temperature and educated other manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage bags stored in handwashing sink at front of line. Operator removed garbage bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. **Warning**
25-16-4
45
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: four gallons vanilla ice cream mix (52F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. four gallons vanilla ice cream mix (52F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. CFM did not use the correct test strip, the machine is chlorine and she used quaternary. Operator was educated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Trick or Treat Togo buckets stored directly on the floor. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
50
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and then worked with ready to eat biscuit. Operator educated employee on proper technique. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at dishwasher area. One at sink in back area. None landing on food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing as dump sink by cashier station.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator did not know how to test the levels of chemical in the dishwasher .
53A-14-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement.. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Dishwasher not dispensing chlorine sanitizer correctly, at 0.00 ppm. Manager called for for service and was instructed what to do. Dishwasher was retested at 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-55-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle at drive through.
25-16-4
45
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two by cashier station.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer, 0 ppm Chlorine. Operator will call for service and use triple sink to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly in men restroom.
32-23-4
70

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 Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida.

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

Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.

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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's Restaurants of Florida means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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.