McDonald's in Clearwater
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539 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
McDonald's #1291 in Clearwater has been inspected 13 times since 2019, recording 83 total violations, an average of 6.4 violations per inspection, exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting (cited in 2 of the last 4 inspections), proper cooking temperatures, shell stock requirements, chemical storage, and consumer advisory failures. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2026 identified 4 violations (1 intermediate, 3 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonald's in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
McDonald's in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
McDonald's in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's in Clearwater last inspected?
- McDonald's #1291 in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's #1291 in Clearwater are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's in Clearwater had?
- McDonald's #1291 in Clearwater has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's in Clearwater find?
- McDonald's #1291 in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's #1291 in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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