McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales
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1978 East State Road 60, Lake Wales, FL 33853Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's in Lake Wales has been inspected 11 times between June 2020 and October 2025, accumulating 54 violations—an average of 4.9 violations per inspection, nearly matching the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in four separate inspections (2024, 2022, 2020), and chemical storage violations were cited in five inspections spanning 2019 through 2022, indicating recurring management gaps in these areas. Intermediate-priority violations were documented in four inspections, though high-priority violations appear sporadically rather than as a consistent pattern. The most recent inspection on October 20, 2025 found 4 basic violations and resulted in no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales last inspected?
- McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 20, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales had?
- McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales find?
- McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on October 20, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, McDonalds's East Lake Wales in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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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