How many health inspections has MCDONALD'S had?

MCDONALD'S has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MCDONALD'S ever been shut down?

No, MCDONALD'S has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MCDONALD'S?

The most frequently cited violations at MCDONALD'S are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

MCDONALD'S

428 PARK AVE, Orange Park, FL 32073

Clay County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: E320 HOLDINGS LLC · License: SEA2000146

MCDONALD'S in Orange Park, FL has 20 inspections on record with 122 total violations (6.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

122Violations

0Closures

Data current as of August 19, 2024

Inspection History (20)

Aug 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Jul 25, 2023 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 8, 2022 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 18, 2022 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Feb 14, 2022 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Jul 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Oct 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 26, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Mar 12, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2020 — Complaint Full· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 12, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 8, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 10, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

MCDONALD'S has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Clay County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MCDONALD'S had?: MCDONALD'S has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MCDONALD'S ever been shut down?: No, MCDONALD'S has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MCDONALD'S?: The most frequently cited violations at MCDONALD'S are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.

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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.

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