McDonalds in Gainesville
Last inspected:
9260 Nw 39 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
McDonald's in Gainesville has accumulated 81 violations across 15 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.4 per visit. The facility received a warning in November 2021 and has faced two administrative complaints, most recently in August 2023. Fire safety records document one citation for a portable fire extinguisher in the recharge zone. Top recurring violations involve chemical storage, employee health reporting, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
McDonalds in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
McDonalds in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
McDonalds in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 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 September 11, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at McDonalds in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonalds in Gainesville are: Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has McDonalds in Gainesville had?
- McDonalds in Gainesville has had 17 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 McDonalds in Gainesville find?
- McDonalds in Gainesville was most recently inspected on September 11, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- 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 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has McDonalds in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonalds in Gainesville has 1 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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