McDonalds in Lake City
Last inspected:
3133 W Us Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's location in Lake City has 22 inspections on record with 131 total violations, averaging 5.95 violations per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Chemical storage and consumer advisory violations appear in the majority of recent inspections, with chemical storage cited in at least 7 of the last 8 inspections and consumer advisory violations in 5 of the last 8 inspections. A complaint-based inspection on May 24, 2022 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after an employee health reporting violation and food contact surface violation were documented. A portable fire extinguisher was found with its gauge in the red zone during the March 15, 2023 inspection. The most recent inspection on February 20, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
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 (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonalds in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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 February 20, 2026. 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: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has McDonalds in Lake City had?
- McDonalds in Lake City has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 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 February 20, 2026 with 3 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 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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has McDonalds in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonalds in Lake City has 1 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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