MCDONALD'S
2880 NW 13 ST, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352.377.7170
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in employee lounge
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream (69F - Cold Holding) in ice cream machine, operator stated machine is in heat sanitizer mode. -ham (46F - Cold Holding); ice cream (45F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); cream (46F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer door propped open to ambiently cool items down.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. OJ nozzle soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in chemical closet not labeled, employee labeled as window cleaner.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water not working at Handwash sink by ice cream machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dry storage racks soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan guard soiled with dust in walk in cooler. -Exterior cream dispenser soiled with food splash. -Exterior area around soda nozzles in dining room soiled with food debris.
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard. Manager directed employee to put on a beard guard. Employee complied.
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wearing gloves took soiled equipment to dishwash area then returned to cook line and handled a spatula, then took a Wet wiping cloth and began wiping prep table and equipment, then touched their nose and continued wiping brown equipment, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in employee lounge
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler on cook line: Hamburger 52F, cooked eggs 50F, Manager advised that both items had only been in the reach in cooler for 2 hours, and that the breaker was off. Items were placed in walk-in-cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic spoon in handwash sink by front counter
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by front counter and dishwash area. Missing handwash sink sign in mens room. Manager placed sign in men's room.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in fire equipment closet. Two dead roaches by the breaker boxes by the back door
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked Equipment ( bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor is self serve soft drink dispenser from Ice dispenser continually dispensing ice. Standing water by reach in freezer on prep line in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with frozen dirt in walk-in-freezer.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bagged trash and cups and paper on ground behind wall of dumpster enclosure
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup at bottom of walk-in-freezer door
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Ice machine sensor in ice machine hanging above ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the lemonade and orange juice dispensing machine at server station.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Butter coating bottom of clean plastic bin in prep area.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open behind establishment
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service gloves on floor in office. Manager removed gloves from floor
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two reach in cooler not operating in kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucets at mop sink and two at three-compartment sink
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wet wiping cloth solution at 0ppm CL. Manager refreshed and brought to 50ppm CL
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle for front counter sugar dispenser.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Manager signature missing on some training certificates. Manager signed certificates during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line grill. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to fry station fryers. Top of dish machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on make line. Manager turned containers over during inspection.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from office: cheese (44F,45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature: cheese (41F,40F - Cold Holding).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to cups on shelf in drive thru. Manager moved bottle to area where chemicals are stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle of hot water machine behind front counter.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer on wall next to fryers.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored behind front counter. Manager turned coffee filters over.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler in prep area next to drive thru order area: cheese (61F - Cold Holding); lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in basket above grease in fryer across from office: chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Employee stated item had been there for 15 minutes. Manager voluntarily discarded item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine in front of walk-in cooler.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in mop sink. Manager had employee place cover on drain.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer on wall next to fryers across from office.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Manager had employee wash, rinse and sanitize scoop, then place scoop in holder on side of ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles of drive thru soda machine.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager had employee close lids.
Aug 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: rehydrated onions (48F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); eggs (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cooler was operating at 40F at 4 am according to HACCP checklist. Manager opened door to walk-in freezer to reduce temperatures in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of hot water machine behind front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand washing sink used to fill up pitcher with water.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink behind front counter. Manager provided hand towels at hand washing sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer on wall across from office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of juice machine in drive thru.
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