McDonalds in Winter Haven
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893 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's location in Winter Haven recorded 13 inspections between 2019 and October 2025, documenting 65 total violations—an average of 5.0 violations per inspection, in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Food contact surface violations were cited in 7 of the 13 inspections, indicating a recurring issue with equipment cleaning or sanitization. Additional recurring violations included proper hand and arm washing (cited in 2 inspections), consumer advisory (4 inspections), and allergen awareness (2 inspections). A November 2022 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after documenting violations for proper hand and arm washing, food contact surfaces, time as control, and basic sanitation issues. A fire safety violation was noted in March 2018 when a portable fire extinguisher in the drive-through area registered in the red zone. The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025 was completed with no further action required, documenting 4 basic violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonalds in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
McDonalds in Winter Haven: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonalds in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonalds in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonalds in Winter Haven last inspected?
- McDonalds in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 28, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonalds in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonalds in Winter Haven are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Allergen awareness.
- How many health inspections has McDonalds in Winter Haven had?
- McDonalds in Winter Haven has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonalds in Winter Haven find?
- McDonalds in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on October 28, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonalds in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- No, McDonalds in Winter Haven 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has McDonalds in Winter Haven had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, McDonalds in Winter Haven 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).
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.
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