MCDONALD'S #18040
8570 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32244 · 904.777.3090
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In make table reach in cooler on cook line, 6 pans of cut lettuce (50-52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cut lettuce was left in cooler over night and cooler was turned off. Operator voluntarily discarded.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of nozzles for the lemonade and orange juice dispenser at drive thru has slime-like build up. Employee cleaned nozzles during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by utility sink. Employee replenished paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for approximately 21 out of 34 employees over 60 days of employment.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on small drink reach-in cooler at drive thru.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in walk-in freezer floor and on the fans. Manager states there is a leak and a work order has already been placed for repair.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and manager posted sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior area around ice chute on drink machine behind front counter has black mold-like substance. Employee cleaned machine during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open. Employee closed lid during inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk-in cooler have dust.
Oct 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In make table reach in cooler on cook line, 6 pans of cut lettuce (50-52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cut lettuce was left in cooler over night and cooler was turned off. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line to right of grill, Canadian bacon (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it was put in cooler form walk-in cooler no more than 1 hour and put item back into walk-in cooler to bring temperature down. Also, in make table reach in cooler on cook line, 6 pans cut lettuce (50-52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cut lettuce was left in cooler over night and cooler was turned off. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back storage room, spray bottle of freezer and cooler cleanser stored in box of small paper to go bags. Operator removed spray bottle and discarded top bags on the pile.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At front counter, nozzles and around nozzles of iced frappe machine soiled with pink/white mold-like substance. Operator began to clean but will need to break down machine to clean better, Also, on soda machine near from counter, interior of ice chute and soda nozzle soiled with mold-like substance. Operator began to clean.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets torn in establishment.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under grill on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, floor under bag- in- box soda rack in back storage room soiled with food debris. Also, floor under fryers/fry warmer soiled with food debris/build up/grease. Also, floor under soda machine at drive through window soiled with food debris/buildup. Also, wall of mop soiled with mold-like substance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bun toaster on cook line has build up of food debris.
Reach-in cooler/reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer on cook line used for chicken, bottom soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At drive through window, to go cups in plastic holder are not covered. Operator stated they will order new lid covers.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in cooler, fan covers of ac unit soiled with dust.
Mar 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, open package of raw beef in container on top of box of ready to eat sliced American cheese. Manager moved container of raw beef to different area away from ready to eat food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In storage room, open box of grill cleaner stored on top of box of brown paper to go bags. Manager moved chemicals to shelf away from single service items. Also, in storage room open box of drain cleaner stored on top of box of labels used to seal to go bags. Manager moved labels to different shelf with other single service items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in back of kitchen next to ice bin filled with ice. Manager removed ice from sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on front line table next to where to go food is packaged. Manager discarded drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen torn and in disrepair.
Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer floor has build up of black debris. Also, multiple areas under equipment soiled like flat top grill and behind fryers.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In storage room, two bag- in- box sodas on floor next to bag- in- box soda rack. Manager moved bag- in- box soda to shelf and off of floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cook line has build up of food debris in bottom of cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In drive thru area, to go cups next to drink machine in plastic sleeves have no cover on them.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Small dish machine by triple sink tested 0ppm. Manager primed machine but still tested 0ppm. Manager called dish machine company.
Mar 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Small dish machine by triple sink tested 0ppm. Manager primed machine but still tested 0ppm. Manager called dish machine company.
Mar 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Small dish machine by triple sink tested 0ppm. Manager primed machine but still tested 0ppm. Manager called dish machine company.
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 in prep area handle case of wraps, placed wraps on floor, grabbed underneath box with gloved hands and immediately began preparing food orders without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee near front counter placed hand on mouth with bare hand and immediately handled single use cups without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee working in fryer area (chicken) touched glasses, nose and face with gloved hands and immediately began preparing burgers without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On the main make line in middle of kitchen, container of cut tomatoes and container of cut lettuce held on time per manager not time marked. Manager states items removed from temperature control approximately five minutes prior. Manager marked items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical cleaner stored on small rack with to go condiments and cookies. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by grill in kitchen. Towels provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Container of sanitizer for small dish machine by triple sink. Manager labeled container.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket stored by ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back dry food storage. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor inside computer closet.
Open dumpster lid. Sides for cardboard only dumpster are open. Employee closed sides.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old washer and ice cream machine stored in garbage area. Manager states she has call into scrap company to pick up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket of water near mop sink in back kitchen area. Mop moved and stored correctly.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Large white sanitizer bucket stored near make line in kitchen tested 0ppm. Solution discarded.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection 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 identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cheese slices on make line in middle of kitchen has no time mark. Cheese removed from temperature control approximately 1.5 hours prior. Cheese time marked by manager.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet in dumpster area. Manager states has extra breaker and will place on today.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink by ice machine in kitchen. Soap provided by manager.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Tube for creamer dispenser near front counter is longer than one inch and is not cut at an angle. Manager asked employee to cut tube correctly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023. Manager showed inspector copy of current license and states will print/post new license.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under drive through register.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer in kitchen.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer for frozen beef burgers by grill in kitchen.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Side exit door in dry storage area blocked by multiple boxes and trash container. Manager asked employee to remove boxes/container.
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