McDonald's Restaurant in Sarasota
Last inspected:
5554 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's location in Sarasota has been inspected 17 times since 2016, accumulating 50 total violations—more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have recurred across multiple inspections, including improper cooking temperatures cited in at least 3 inspections, shell stock handling violations in 2 inspections, food contact surface violations in 4 inspections, and parasite destruction violations in 3 inspections. The most recent inspection on September 25, 2025 identified 6 violations including repeated citations for parasite destruction and improper cooking temperatures, though the facility was cleared to continue operations with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonald's Restaurant in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
McDonald's Restaurant in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 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 · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonald's Restaurant in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's Restaurant in Sarasota last inspected?
- McDonald's Restaurant in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 25, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's Restaurant in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's Restaurant in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's Restaurant in Sarasota had?
- McDonald's Restaurant 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 McDonald's Restaurant in Sarasota find?
- McDonald's Restaurant in Sarasota was most recently inspected on September 25, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's Restaurant in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's Restaurant in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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 V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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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