McDonalds in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
7245 Merril Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's location in Jacksonville has been inspected 20 times since 2016, accumulating 89 violations with an average of 4.5 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on October 21, 2019 for roach activity. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting, chemical storage, and toxic substance control, with chemical storage cited across multiple inspections in 2021, 2022, and 2024. A fire safety violation on July 12, 2022 documented a blocked rear exit door. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 20, 2026 found two high-priority employee health reporting violations and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: October 21, 2019 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonalds in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
McDonalds in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
McDonalds in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019056090 | $400.00 | Oct 21, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
McDonalds in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonalds in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
McDonalds in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonalds in Jacksonville last inspected?
- McDonalds in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was McDonalds in Jacksonville last shut down?
- McDonalds in Jacksonville was last shut down on October 21, 2019 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at McDonalds in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonalds in Jacksonville are: Employee health reporting, Single-use items, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has McDonalds in Jacksonville had?
- McDonalds in Jacksonville has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonalds in Jacksonville find?
- McDonalds in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 20, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonalds in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, McDonalds in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- Has McDonalds in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonalds in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has McDonalds in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, McDonalds in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has McDonalds in Jacksonville been fined?
- McDonalds in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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