McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor
Last inspected:
3480 E Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34685Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's location in Palm Harbor has averaged 6.2 violations per inspection across 10 inspections dating to 2018, notably higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Handwashing violations and improper cooking temperatures were recurring findings, appearing in four of the ten inspections. A complaint-based inspection on February 14, 2019 documented ten violations including handwashing procedures, allergen awareness, improper chemical storage, and cooking temperature failures. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone on May 31, 2018. The most recent inspection on July 25, 2024 was completed with no further action required, with one basic violation documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor last inspected?
- McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor are: Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor had?
- McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor find?
- McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- Has McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonald's Restaurant in Palm Harbor has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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