Mcdonald's

2 W Thigpen Ave, Lakeland, GA 31635

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Mcdonald's has been inspected five times since 2024. Mcdonald's was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation and lighting”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 93, which Mcdonald's 90 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed build up of mold in the ice machine in the main kitchen and in the ice dispenser in the front food service area. Facility shall ensure that food contact surfaces are clean. COS, PIC cleaned the ice machine and dispenser.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw steak patties cooked on the grill to a temperature less than 155F (see temp log). COS, PIC put the steak patties back on the grill and cooked them to the proper temperature.

511-6-1.04(5)(a)

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed standing water in the single service storage area in the main kitchen. Ensure that water is pushed to the drain after cleaning and ensure that the standing water is from cleaning the floor and not from another source.

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone on top of single service items on the counter in the main kitchen. COS, PIC placed the cell phone in the designated area.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed buns being stored in the break room with employee belongings. COS, PIC moved the buns to the food storage area to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed large amount of debris under the counter in the drive thru area. Clean under equipment in the drive thru area.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed prepackaged diced apples in the reach in cooler in the kitchen with an expiration date of 1/19/23. COS, PIC discarded all expired diced apples.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone on top of single service items on the counter in the main kitchen. COS, PIC placed the cell phone in the designated area.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee jacket stored on shelf next to single service items in the main kitchen. COS, PIC placed the jacket in the designated employee belongings area.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Mcdonald's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 93.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's 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 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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