Palm Bay Mcdonald's #2005
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
74
Score
Public records show six inspections at Palm Bay Mcdonald's #2005 stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Palm Bay restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dish machine at 10 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Operator requested 7 day extension, service tech has been ordered. Using triple sink. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Approved Process Waiver not maintained at the food establishment. Establishment has a new ice cream machine that is not cleaned every 7 days in accordance with food code. Submit process waiver to division for approval to dhr.specialprocess@myfloridalicense.com. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
03G-56-2
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door frame is bent at bottom, does not seal. Air curtain protects against flying insects but not others. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
74
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Dish machine at 10 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Approved Process Waiver not maintained at the food establishment. Establishment has a new ice cream machine that is not cleaned every 7 days in accordance with food code. Submit process waiver to division for approval to dhr.specialprocess@myfloridalicense.com.
03G-56-2
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door frame is bent at bottom, does not seal. Air curtain protects against flying insects but not others.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near fryers on inside wall has ice build up on bottom.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near fryers has food debris on bottom shelf. Reach in freezer by baking ovens has food debris on shelves.
22-16-4
67
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 500 ppm.
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. burrito mix (50F - Cold Holding), prep person put back into refrigerator to rapid chill product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. O ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on make table removed gloves, wiped table down, doned new gloves and prepared sandwiches no hand wash
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical spray bottle hanging on hand wash sink next to oven
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear lids not stored inverted above microwave
25-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure due to water heater leaking in floor by back sink area.
36-06-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Strawberry shake on prep table in kitchen. Manager had employee discard it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
41
Oct 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda bar nozzles and ice chutes in dining room spoiled with mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty pan on hand wash sink next to hash brown freezer
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Hash brown reach in freezer
14-69-4
78
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, torn gasket standing bakery reach-in cooler
14-11-5
95
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Perp a Sandwich maker on line **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Installed over ready to eat condiments **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer Frozen fries on floor and boxes walk in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palm Bay Mcdonald's #2005 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palm Bay Mcdonald's #2005 on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palm Bay Mcdonald's #2005?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palm Bay Mcdonald's #2005.
How does Palm Bay Mcdonald's #2005 compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Palm Bay Mcdonald's #2005 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Palm Bay Mcdonald's #2005's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Palm Bay Mcdonald's #2005 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palm Bay Mcdonald's #2005 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 Palm Bay Mcdonald's #2005 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palm Bay Mcdonald's #2005 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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