McDonald's in Lakeland
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2606 Us Hwy 92 E, Lakeland, FL 33801Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
McDonald's #5886 in Lakeland has 11 inspections on record between May 2018 and April 2025, with 52 total violations averaging 4.7 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting, hand washing, proper cooking temperatures, and chemical storage, with hand washing violations appearing in at least four separate inspections. Time as a control measure for potentially hazardous foods was cited in five inspections. The most recent inspection on April 8, 2025 was a complaint-based investigation that found two basic violations 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 (12)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 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
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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McDonald's in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's in Lakeland last inspected?
- McDonald's #5886 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 11, 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 #5886 in Lakeland are: Time as control, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's in Lakeland had?
- McDonald's #5886 in Lakeland has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's in Lakeland find?
- McDonald's #5886 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on May 11, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's #5886 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
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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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