McDonalds in Gainesville
Last inspected:
1030 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
McDonald's in Gainesville has been inspected 14 times since February 2022, accumulating 91 violations—an average of 6.5 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent: chemical storage violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 6, and employee health and shell stock requirements violations in multiple recent inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Fire safety violations were documented on March 23, 2026 (portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location) and April 15, 2025 (portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone). An admin complaint was recommended following the April 21, 2025 inspection for shell stock requirements violations. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 identified 7 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonalds in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
McDonalds in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
McDonalds in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 March 23, 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: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has McDonalds in Gainesville had?
- McDonalds in Gainesville has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above 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 March 23, 2026 with 7 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has McDonalds in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonalds in Gainesville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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