McDonald's in Lakeland
Last inspected:
4721 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
McDonald's #5027 in Lakeland has been inspected 10 times since December 2018, accumulating 46 violations at an average of 4.6 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, shell stock requirements, food contact surface sanitation, and chemical storage across multiple inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 found 2 basic violations related to chemical storage and was completed 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 (10)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 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 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate 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 #5027 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. 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 #5027 in Lakeland are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's in Lakeland had?
- McDonald's #5027 in Lakeland has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's in Lakeland find?
- McDonald's #5027 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's #5027 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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