McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville
Last inspected:
6003 Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's location in Gainesville averaged 6.8 violations per inspection across 13 inspections from October 2020 to December 2024, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in 8 of the 13 inspections, with recurring findings including chemical storage violations (cited in 6 inspections), consumer advisory violations (cited in 5 inspections), and food contact surface violations (cited in 4 inspections). An August 2024 complaint-based inspection documented 12 violations including management awareness, toxic substance control, and time-as-control violations, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. The facility also received two fire safety citations for portable fire extinguishers in the red zone (February 2023 and November 2019). The most recent routine inspection on December 13, 2024 documented 7 violations including a high-priority shell stock requirement violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 2 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 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 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville last inspected?
- McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville had?
- McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville find?
- McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville was most recently inspected on August 3, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, McDonalds Restaurant 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- Has McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonalds Restaurant in Gainesville has 2 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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