McDonalds in Sarasota
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787 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
McDonald's 5983 in Sarasota has accumulated 33 violations across 13 inspections since 2016, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in four inspections (2021, 2023, 2024, 2026), constituting a recurring high-priority pattern. Hand washing violations were cited twice in 2025. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation on September 29, 2020 documented that the back exit of the kitchen was blocked. The most recent inspection on March 13, 2026 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: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonalds in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 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
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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
McDonalds in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonalds in Sarasota last inspected?
- McDonalds 5983 in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 13, 2026. 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 5983 in Sarasota are: Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has McDonalds in Sarasota had?
- McDonalds 5983 in Sarasota has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonalds in Sarasota find?
- McDonalds 5983 in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 13, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonalds in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, McDonalds 5983 in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has McDonalds in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonalds 5983 in Sarasota 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).
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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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