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MCDONALD'S #13787

4301 N WASHINGTON BLVD, Sarasota FL 34234 · 2395611090

Last inspected Sep 25, 2025 · 3 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6803816
Grade history
OCT 23
SEP 24
SEP 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a reach in cooler on the cook line: Sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been in there for approximately 2 hrs. Operator moved them to the walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dish machine with debris build up.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a manger handling food without a hair restraint. Operator had them out a hair net on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster lid open. Operator closed it.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing watches while handling food. Operator had them remove them.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers stored improperly. Operator inverted them.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a reach in cooler on the cook line: Sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been in there for approximately 2 hrs. Operator moved them to the walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the exterior of the dishwasher.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the back left corner ceiling tile in dry storage.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed that a old license was displayed. Operator printed out the up to date license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.