McDonald's in Palatka
Last inspected:
2627 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
McDonald's #3134 in Palatka has accumulated 105 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.2 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no outstanding disciplinary actions or fines. Top recurring violations involve proper ventilation, employee health reporting, and clean multi-use utensils. A single fire safety violation from 2016 noted a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonald's in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
This Facility
3.2
violations / inspection
3.2 violations per inspection
Putnam County Avg
5.4
violations / inspection
5.4 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Putnam County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
McDonald's in Palatka: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Silver extinguisher near entrance to kitchen from dining area
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
McDonald's in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 13 inspections33 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
McDonald's in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's in Palatka last inspected?
- McDonald's #3134 in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's in Palatka?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's #3134 in Palatka are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's in Palatka had?
- McDonald's #3134 in Palatka has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's in Palatka find?
- McDonald's #3134 in Palatka was most recently inspected on April 13, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's in Palatka ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's #3134 in Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Has McDonald's in Palatka had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonald's #3134 in Palatka has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has McDonald's in Palatka operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: McDonalds #3134 (2016).
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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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