McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales
Last inspected:
416 West Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales has accumulated 61 violations across 14 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.4 per visit. The facility has not been shut down. Fire safety records include one citation for a blocked exit at the back door. Top recurring violations involve proper ventilation, consumer advisory postings, and allergen awareness.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales last inspected?
- McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Allergen awareness.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales had?
- McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales find?
- McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on October 10, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- 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 Restaurant in Lake Wales had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonald's Restaurant in Lake Wales 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).
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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