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MCDONALD'S #25345

4614 HYPOLUXO RD, Lake Worth FL 33463 · 561.296.0715

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6002961
Grade history
SEP 23
AUG 24
DEC 24
FEB 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 7 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor of dry storage area. Operator removed rodent droppings, cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024071056Dec 12, 2024Jan 9, 2025$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to ice machine shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for approximately 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved products to walk in cooler to chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand washing sink as dump sink, Discussed with operator who educated employees.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink next to ice cream machine, discussed with operator who replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen behind ice cream machine puddle of water discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In kitchen reach in freezer for raw products has ice building up on exterior of reach in doors. Discussed with operator.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 13, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed spatula at triple sink and then returned to cook line with spatula to reuse without sanitizing,Triple Sink (Quaternary - Not Set Up). Operator discussed with employee who returned spatula to triple sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 7 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor of dry storage area. Operator removed rodent droppings, cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine to 100ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection... cooling wrapped burritos 50-60F in tightly covered and stacked pan at walk in cooler. Took another temperature about after 30 minutes, it was same temperature as above. Manager separated pan and uncovered food.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment by the handwashing by the handwashing sink.
Basic/33-06-4
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.