McDonald's Restaurant in Lakeland
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1211 Ariana St, Lakeland, FL 33803-1814Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
McDonald's Restaurant 8044 in Lakeland has recorded 13 inspections between February 2021 and January 2026, with 50 total violations averaging 3.8 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included improper cooking temperatures (cited in 4 inspections), chemical storage issues (2 inspections), approved food source violations, shell stock requirements, employee health reporting, and food contact surface violations. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 identified 4 basic violations related to cooking temperatures and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonald's Restaurant in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
McDonald's Restaurant in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 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 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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 inspections4 violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 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 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
McDonald's Restaurant in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's Restaurant in Lakeland last inspected?
- McDonald's Restaurant 8044 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's Restaurant in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's Restaurant 8044 in Lakeland are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's Restaurant in Lakeland had?
- McDonald's Restaurant 8044 in Lakeland has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's Restaurant in Lakeland find?
- McDonald's Restaurant 8044 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's Restaurant in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's Restaurant 8044 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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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