McDonald's in Lakeland
Last inspected:
5325 Frontage Rd S, Lakeland, FL 33815Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's location in Lakeland has been inspected 13 times since 2019, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has accumulated 53 total violations with no emergency closures. Chemical storage violations appeared in 6 of the last 7 inspections, and consumer advisory violations were cited in 5 inspections. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting, hand washing, food contact surfaces, and time-temperature control issues. The most recent inspection on May 8, 2025 identified 2 high-priority violations (no contamination and shell stock requirements) alongside 3 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 (13)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 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 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 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 in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's in Lakeland had?
- McDonald's in Lakeland has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's in Lakeland find?
- McDonald's in Lakeland was most recently inspected on May 8, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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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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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