McDonald's in Lakeland
Last inspected:
1805 Shepherd Road, Lakeland, FL 33811Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's location in Lakeland has 11 inspections on record between January 2019 and November 2025, documenting 36 total violations and averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting issues (cited in 2 inspections), chemical storage problems (cited in 4 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (cited in 5 inspections), and proper cooking temperatures (cited once in 2021). A complaint-based inspection on November 21, 2025 resulted in 6 basic violations with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonald's in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
McDonald's in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
McDonald's in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's in Lakeland last inspected?
- McDonald's #35865 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's #35865 in Lakeland are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's in Lakeland had?
- McDonald's #35865 in Lakeland has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's in Lakeland find?
- McDonald's #35865 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on November 21, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's #35865 in Lakeland 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 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.
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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.
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