How many health inspections has MCDONALDS had?

MCDONALDS has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MCDONALDS ever been shut down?

No, MCDONALDS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MCDONALDS?

The most frequently cited violations at MCDONALDS are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V45 (Floor maintenance) mean?

SANITATION CONCERN: Poorly maintained floors accumulate grease, food debris, and standing water that attract pests, promote mold growth, and create slip hazards. Floor-wall junctions in poor repair create pest harborage. Grease buildup on floors supports cockroach populations. Damaged floor surfaces cannot be effectively cleaned, creating persistent contamination. Floors must be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Clean floors regularly throughout the day. Repair cracks, holes, and damaged areas promptly. Maintain floor-wall coving in food preparation areas. Eliminate standing water. Use proper cleaning techniques and approved cleaning agents. Provide adequate floor drainage.

MCDONALDS

3826 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 326082340

Alachua County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: J CURT INC · License: SEA1101152

MCDONALDS in Gainesville, FL has 18 inspections on record with 75 total violations (4.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

75Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 28, 2025

Inspection History (18)

May 28, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Mar 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nov 18, 2024 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Nov 12, 2024 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Aug 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 3, 2023 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 3, 2023 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 1, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 31, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V49 Non-food contact surfaces

Mar 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Sep 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Oct 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Oct 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 19, 2016 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

MCDONALDS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Alachua County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.49.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MCDONALDS had?: MCDONALDS has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MCDONALDS ever been shut down?: No, MCDONALDS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MCDONALDS?: The most frequently cited violations at MCDONALDS are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.

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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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: May 28, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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