McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales
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2500 Ridge Way, Lake Wales, FL 33859Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales has 11 inspections on record between November 2019 and October 2025, with 40 total violations averaging 3.6 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Violations have been primarily basic compliance issues, including recurring citations for chemical storage (5 inspections), consumer advisory labeling (4 inspections), and allergen awareness (2 inspections). The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025 resulted in two basic violations related to chemical storage and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales last inspected?
- McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Wiping cloths usage.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales had?
- McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales find?
- McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on October 21, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's Thompson Nursery in Lake Wales 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 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.
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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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