McDonalds in Gainesville
Last inspected:
3826 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 326082340Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's location in Gainesville has been subject to 20 inspections over the data period, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. However, the most recent inspection pattern reveals escalating enforcement activity: a complaint-based inspection on October 6, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, following a warning issued on August 1, 2025 for 14 violations including high-priority violations for employee health reporting, allergen awareness, and improper chemical storage. An August 2025 inspection documented high-priority violations for employee health reporting and allergen awareness that were repeated from a November 2024 inspection, indicating a failure to sustain compliance with employee health policies and allergen protocols across multiple months. Chemical storage violations, another high-priority category, appeared in at least 3 inspections between 2023 and 2025. Fire safety violations were documented on three separate occasions: portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone in May 2025 and November 2024, and flammable materials stored near ignition sources in May 2022. The October 6, 2025 inspection disposition recommending an administrative complaint signals formal enforcement proceedings may be underway.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonalds in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
McDonalds in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Partial · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
McDonalds in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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McDonalds in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonalds in Gainesville last inspected?
- McDonalds in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonalds in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonalds in Gainesville are: Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has McDonalds in Gainesville had?
- McDonalds in Gainesville has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonalds in Gainesville find?
- McDonalds in Gainesville was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonalds in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, McDonalds in Gainesville 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 V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has McDonalds in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonalds in Gainesville has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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