McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula
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907 Us Hwy 17, Wauchula, FL 33873Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
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.
Most recent closure: July 8, 2026 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula: Comparison to Hardee County Averages
McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula: Emergency Closure History (1)
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
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 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
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 July 8, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula last shut down?
- McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula was last shut down on July 8, 2026 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- 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 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 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 July 8, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula ever been shut down?
- Yes, McDonald's Restaurants of Florida INC in Wauchula has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- 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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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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