McDonald's in Lake Placid
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321 Us 27 S, Lake Placid, FL 33852Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
McDonald's 6879 in Lake Placid has received 21 routine inspections between 2022 and November 2025, documenting 118 violations—an average of 5.6 violations per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Food contact surface violations appear across multiple inspections, cited in at least 6 separate records including the most recent inspection on November 25, 2025. Shell stock requirement violations were documented in 4 inspections between 2022 and 2024. A portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was noted on January 9, 2017, for reporting purposes only. The most recent inspection on November 25, 2025 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.
McDonald's in Lake Placid: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
McDonald's in Lake Placid: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonald's in Lake Placid: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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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McDonald's in Lake Placid: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's in Lake Placid last inspected?
- McDonald's #6879 in Lake Placid was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's in Lake Placid?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's #6879 in Lake Placid are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Allergen awareness.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's in Lake Placid had?
- McDonald's #6879 in Lake Placid has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's in Lake Placid find?
- McDonald's #6879 in Lake Placid was most recently inspected on July 23, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's in Lake Placid ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's #6879 in Lake Placid 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has McDonald's in Lake Placid had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonald's #6879 in Lake Placid has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has McDonald's in Lake Placid operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: McDonalds 7825 (2017).
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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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