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MCDONALD'S 26483

16701 FISHHAWK BLVD, Lithia FL 33547 · 813-324-8205

Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats85
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3912674
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 25
AUG 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025078107Aug 11, 2025Dec 11, 2025$320

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink by fryer station and hand sink in cook line by refrigerator on cook line removed from approved plans on 7-22-2023
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 14, 2025 · Hand sink reinstalled on cook line by refrigerator near grill station reinstalled. Hand sink by fryer station not reinstalled. Operator is attempting to submit revised plans to approve removal of hand sink. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Previous plans approved on 7-22-2023. Hand sink by fryer station and hand sink in cook line by refrigerator on cook line removed from approved plans on 7-22-2023 Vegetable prep sink removed next to ice machine on cook line. ABS machine changed at drive through window and is occupying space where hand sink should be. To right side of window Tea urn table and reach in cooler on left side of drive through window. Manager stated equipment was switched due to issues with the wall structure. Additional cooler added on cook line where hand sink was removed.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 14, 2025 · No revised plans submitted as of 10-14-2025 per Plan review department. Discussed with manager, contractor was out and is still in process of submitting revised plan layout including removal of hand sink by fryer station. Admin Complaint
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink by fryer station and hand sink in cook line by refrigerator on cook line removed from approved plans on 7-22-2023
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Previous plans approved on 7-22-2023. Hand sink by fryer station and hand sink in cook line by refrigerator on cook line removed from approved plans on 7-22-2023 Vegetable prep sink removed next to ice machine on cook line. ABS machine changed at drive through window and is occupying space where hand sink should be. To right side of window Tea urn table and reach in cooler on left side of drive through window. Manager stated equipment was switched due to issues with the wall structure. Additional cooler added on cook line where hand sink was removed.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Jan 7, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine and tested at 10ppm, manager refilled and retested at 50ppm
Basic/14-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On bottom door, due to bottom of door in disrepair
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.walk-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4

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.