Mcdonalds

893 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
American
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Mcdonalds has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average is 89, putting Mcdonalds squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Location by ice machine to front part of kitchen, operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
86
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Second ice machine by the walk in cooler
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in cooler freezer doors
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior where nuggets are stored has accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Halloween buckets on the floor. Operator removed them from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In Dining room close by the restrooms and to the left of the entrance when you walk in.
36-34-5
78
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink. Across from walk-in cooler. Operator removed ice. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By washer operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on Cook line next to single service item. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
74
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer around the door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Mcdonalds most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds 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 Mcdonalds inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected roughly once per year on average.