McDonald's in Jacksonville
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8570 Argyle Forest Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
McDonald's #18040 in Jacksonville has been cited for 93 violations across 17 inspections dating back to at least 2022, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection—above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has accumulated two fire safety violations, including a blocked side exit door in dry storage documented on January 4, 2024, which the manager corrected during inspection. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspection cycles: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 5 inspections; allergen awareness violations were cited in at least 4 inspections; consumer advisory violations in at least 5 inspections; and food contact surface violations in at least 3 inspections. The facility has also been cited multiple times for shell stock requirements, a critical control for seafood safety. No emergency closures are on record. The facility has faced administrative complaint recommendations twice in the past year (March 2025 and October 2025), signaling elevated enforcement focus. The most recent inspection on October 3, 2025 documented 14 violations including three high-priority violations (management awareness, allergen awareness, and consumer advisory), resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
McDonald's in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
McDonald's in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonald's in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
McDonald's in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's in Jacksonville last inspected?
- McDonald's #18040 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's #18040 in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's in Jacksonville had?
- McDonald's #18040 in Jacksonville has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's in Jacksonville find?
- McDonald's #18040 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on August 24, 2026 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's #18040 in Jacksonville 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has McDonald's in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonald's #18040 in Jacksonville 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).
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