McDonalds in Sarasota
Last inspected:
3511 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's location in Sarasota has been inspected 17 times, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, well below Florida's statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. No emergency closures have been recorded. The facility has experienced some recurring high-priority violations across its inspection history, including shell stock requirements violations in 2023, employee health reporting and allergen awareness citations in 2024, and most recently cooking temperature violations on September 22, 2025. The most recent inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonalds in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
McDonalds in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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
McDonalds in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonalds in Sarasota last inspected?
- McDonalds #5049 in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonalds in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonalds #5049 in Sarasota are: Parasite destruction, Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has McDonalds in Sarasota had?
- McDonalds #5049 in Sarasota has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonalds in Sarasota find?
- McDonalds #5049 in Sarasota was most recently inspected on September 22, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonalds in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, McDonalds #5049 in Sarasota 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 V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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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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