McDonalds in Lake City
Last inspected:
491 Sw Main Blvd, Lake City, FL 32025Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's in Lake City averaged 5.6 violations per inspection across 17 inspections between 2015 and September 2025, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Chemical storage violations appeared in 8 of the most recent 9 inspections, a persistent pattern. Employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 2 complaint-based inspections in 2021. Fire safety violations involving blocked exit paths were documented in 2015 and 2016. The most recent inspection on September 3, 2025 resulted in 8 violations with no further action required; a prior complaint inspection on March 10, 2025 triggered a warning, followed by compliance verification on March 11, 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonalds in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
McDonalds in Lake City: 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 · Warning Issued
McDonalds in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 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· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 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 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 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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McDonalds in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonalds in Lake City last inspected?
- McDonalds in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonalds in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonalds in Lake City are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has McDonalds in Lake City had?
- McDonalds in Lake City has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonalds in Lake City find?
- McDonalds in Lake City was most recently inspected on September 3, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonalds in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, McDonalds in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- Has McDonalds in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonalds in Lake City has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has McDonalds in Lake City operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: McDonald's #15440 (2015-2016).
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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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