McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula

Last inspected:

907 Us Hwy 17, Wauchula, FL 33873

Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

This McDonald's in Wauchula has recorded 98 violations across 16 inspections between 2020 and October 2025, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 10 of the 16 inspections, including recurring findings for proper cooking temperatures, allergen awareness, hand-washing compliance, and employee health reporting. Chemical storage violations appeared in both of the two most recent inspections in 2025. Fire safety violations were documented in 2020 and 2022 involving blocked exits. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on October 29, 2025 was completed with no further action required, citing basic-level chemical storage violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
98Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula: Comparison to Hardee County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Hardee County Avg 6.63 violations / inspection 6.63 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hardee County Avg 0.39 closures / facility 0.39 county average

McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit at back of store blocked with boxes of supplies. Electrical panels completely blocked by stored material.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas fryer installed in restricted area. Only 24 inches between fryer and counter across. Employee standing between fryer and table with only 24inches of distance for employee. Fire panels blocked at back entrance.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V41 Toilet facilities
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula: Frequently Asked Questions

When was McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula last inspected?
McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula?
The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula are: Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation, Proper cooking temps.
How many health inspections has McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula had?
McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula find?
McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula ever been shut down?
No, McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula had any fire safety violations?
Yes, McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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