McDonald's in Gainesville
Last inspected:
2880 Nw 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32609Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's in Gainesville has a history of significant compliance issues, particularly with employee health reporting and chemical handling. Across 23 inspections from 2023 to December 2025, the facility accumulated 134 violations, averaging 5.8 per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations included employee health reporting cited in at least 4 inspections, proper cooking temperatures in 3 inspections, chemical storage violations appearing in 5 separate inspections, and allergen awareness violations in 4 inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following an August 2025 inspection that documented 26 violations, including three high-priority findings for employee health reporting, allergen awareness, and toxic substance control. The facility has not been subject to emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 15, 2025 was a complaint-based follow-up that resulted in compliance with no violations cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonald's in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
McDonald's in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 5 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
McDonald's in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's in Gainesville last inspected?
- McDonald's in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's in Gainesville had?
- McDonald's in Gainesville has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's in Gainesville find?
- McDonald's in Gainesville was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has McDonald's in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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