McDonald's in Tavares
Last inspected:
1965 Sr 19, Tavares, FL 32778Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
The McDonald's location in Tavares has been inspected 11 times since 2020, accumulating 42 violations with no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been documented in 9 of 11 inspections, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Parasite destruction, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory violations appeared repeatedly across multiple years, with parasite destruction cited in at least 5 separate inspections and cooking temperature violations in 4 inspections. Employee health reporting, hand washing, and chemical storage violations also surfaced multiple times. The most recent complaint-based inspection on June 17, 2025 found 7 violations including high-priority citations for parasite destruction, cooking temperatures, consumer advisory, and toxic substance control, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonald's in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages
McDonald's in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 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
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
McDonald's in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's in Tavares last inspected?
- McDonald's in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's in Tavares?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's in Tavares are: Parasite destruction, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's in Tavares had?
- McDonald's in Tavares has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's in Tavares find?
- McDonald's in Tavares was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has McDonald's in Tavares ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's in Tavares 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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