MCDONALD'S
1965 SR 19, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-742-2893
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
JUN 24
JUL 24
JUN 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 12 flying insects on back kitchen area.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer at the end of cook line. On curtains in walk in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet by three compartment sink.
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used mop then put on gloves with no hand washing
Live, small flying insects found 12 flying insects on back kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in dining room.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee wearing watch. Employee removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back dry storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line Floor in back dry storage area between the racks. Floor by cook line. Floor by freeze machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer at the end of cook line. On curtains in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens at cook lone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets. Operator cleaned Exterior of equipment at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink next to managers office.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet by three compartment sink.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of degreaser stored turbo convection oven.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of pink substance on kick plate.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - tray liners
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - lunch box stored in walk-in cooler with restaurant food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Jul 26, 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Whipped butter 61° set more than 4 hours, greater than 41°. Operator discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaning hanging over Togo utensils.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - icc chute in dining area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of black substance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - blodgett oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - drains in dish machine area
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored on shelf above tea packs
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - watch employee cooking on grill
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Blodgett oven in kitchen area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wearing a visor. Hair hanging over visor.
Soiled floors. - walk in freezer
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.