Mcdonald's Thompson Nursery

2500 Ridge Way, Lake Wales, FL 33859
American
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonald's Thompson Nursery has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Mcdonald's Thompson Nursery scores about where you'd expect for a Lake Wales restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and jacket on front prep counter containing sauces and single service to gos. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left Ice Shute back panel in dining room area, Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
90
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice dispenser by dining room area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with chemical sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the order here sign Operator replaced one of two ceiling tiles. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
86
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels. Near drive through **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Food Service equipment
33-30-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside by exit receiver door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues on cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
78
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed half full Dasani water bottle in walk-in cooler. Employee removed water bottle from walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by hand wash sink. Employee removed standing water from reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's Thompson Nursery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's Thompson Nursery on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's Thompson Nursery?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's Thompson Nursery.

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

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

Has Mcdonald's Thompson Nursery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's Thompson Nursery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's Thompson Nursery 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 Thompson Nursery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's Thompson Nursery is inspected roughly once per year on average.