McDonald's in Gainesville

Last inspected:

5110 Nw 43 St, Gainesville, FL 32606-4455

Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

McDonald's 12870 in Gainesville has been inspected 23 times on record, accumulating 123 violations with an average of 5.3 per inspection—consistent with the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. However, the most recent inspection on January 6, 2026 documented 10 violations, including recurring high-priority violations: employee health reporting (cited in at least 5 of the last 6 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (cited in at least 4 of the last 6 inspections), shell stock requirements (cited in at least 3 of the last 6 inspections), and time as a control measure (cited in at least 3 of the last 6 inspections). The January 6 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. Prior to that, a complaint inspection on February 11, 2025 also yielded an administrative complaint recommendation with 6 violations including employee health reporting and proper hand and arm washing violations; this was followed by a call-back inspection on February 12, 2025 that confirmed compliance. Fire safety violations were documented in September 2019 for marked exits and paths blocked by trash carts. The facility's violation pattern—particularly the concentration of employee health and food handling violations across multiple recent inspections—reflects systemic compliance issues that administrative proceedings may address.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
123Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

McDonald's in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

McDonald's in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Trash cart blocking back exit door. Moved cart. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2019-09-23: Back exit not blocked.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Trash cart blocking back exit door. Moved cart. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

McDonald's in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 3 inspections27 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

McDonald's in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was McDonald's in Gainesville last inspected?
McDonald's 12870 in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 6, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at McDonald's in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's 12870 in Gainesville are: Allergen awareness, Consumer advisory, Time as control.
How many health inspections has McDonald's in Gainesville had?
McDonald's 12870 in Gainesville has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's in Gainesville find?
McDonald's 12870 in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 6, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has McDonald's in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, McDonald's 12870 in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
Has McDonald's in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, McDonald's 12870 in Gainesville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has McDonald's in Gainesville operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: McDonalds (2019-2019).

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