Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Dec 27, 2024
47
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Mcdonalds stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 27, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “live”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Yulee average 71, so Mcdonalds trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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 at triple sink area touched nose and face and immediately handled clean containers without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by drive through window, butter pats 46F. Butter container taken out of cooler approximately 60 minutes prior and just placed back inside reach in cooler. Butter cooled during inspection to 42F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. 3M HF 90 filters have not been serviced since 4/23. Manager states he will call service company. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-28-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket laying on side near ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee gray hoodie hanging on dry storage rack with single use items. Jacket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back storage area by side exit door. Floor in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of drink dispenser in lobby area.
23-03-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom in dining area. Manager states plumber coming to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-23-4
47
Oct 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee did not dry hands after washing. Employee washed hands but did not dry hands and placed on gloves. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee at egg grill handled raw beef with gloved hand, removed glove from hand and immediately handled packages of ready to eat folded eggs without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At egg grill, employee pushed egg off spatula with bare hand. Manager explained to employee proper handling procedures of ready to eat foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately thirteen (13) live flies throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer near grill, opened raw beef package stored on top of opened ready to eat pork sausage. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On make line in kitchen, multiple containers of hot holding eggs (3) and sausage not time marked. Manager states these products are held on time control for food safety. Items prepared within fifteen (15) minutes prior. Items time marked by starting timers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near front counter blocked by case of orange pumpkin containers. Containers moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup in prep area of kitchen. Cup removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee in drive through area eating hash browns. Employee stopped eating and threw away food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees on make line in kitchen. One placed on hair restraint. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. At triple sink, rinse step not utilized correctly - employee just rinsing off items with spray hose. Employee filled middle sink with clean water to rinse items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers in kitchen. Floor under coffee equipment near drive through area. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Wall near back storage area by office. Employee began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets. Cabinet areas under drink dispenser in dining area. Counter on right side and behind drink dispenser in dining area. Employee started cleaning drink dispenser area. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use cups on shelf above drink area in drive through. Plastic orange pumpkin containers on floor in back employee area. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Outside storage shed.
33-34-4
25
May 22, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink next to order taker window Sign placed on to do not use, water leaking from wall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
95
May 21, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 flies flying around smoothie station Approximately 4 flies flying around ice tea box Approximately 6 flies flying around sandwich make line **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bags of Raw chicken patties over potato fries in fry dispensing unit. Patties removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored in handsink upfront next to ice cream station **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on top of soiled fry station **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink next to order taker window Sign placed on to do not use, water leaking from wall **Warning**
29-08-4
61
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side,
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 near tea area, manager fanned flies out window **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. 122f sausage gravy, turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-03-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door open. closed **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
61
Apr 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on drink station in drive thur and coffee machine
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around walk in cooler unit
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Fish clam shells discarded **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
25-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone on back make line, moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. In burrito prep area, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Dec 27, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.
How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Yulee?
Mcdonalds most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Yulee average of 71.
Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mcdonalds means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mcdonalds inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected around three times per year on average.
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