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MCDONALD'S

13026 US HWY 301, Dade City FL 33525 · 352-567-0381

Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6100699
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 25
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in dry storage 2 flies in cookline. 1 in dishwasher station.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in dry storage 2 flies in cookline. 1 in dishwasher station.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 29, 2025 · 3 live flies in dry storage Admin Complaint
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in walk in cooler broken. Operator pit in a work order for it to be repaired.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Oct 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line wiped hands on shirt and jeans no hand wash. Notified operator of proper hand washing procedures.
High priority/12A-28-4
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in dry storage 2 flies in cookline. 1 in dishwasher station.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee in prep area. Operator instructed to put on gloves
Intermediate/13-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by window blocked by garbage can. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket near drive through window not inverted. Operator inverted ice bucket.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cookline wearing gold jewelry. Operator notified employee to remove them.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in warewashing area. Operator removed containers.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in walk in cooler broken. Operator pit in a work order for it to be repaired.
Basic/36-17-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator form HR 5030-105.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers posed old labels and residue located in dishwashing area.
Basic/16-46-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cookline measured over 200ppm. Operator remade bucket tested at 100ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut leafy greens (44F - Cold Holding)prepared 4 hours ago, move to walk in cooler, recheck 41/40
High priority/03D-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter hand sink. Manager put towels by hand sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Dish Machine broken. Operator stated machine is going to be replaced during remodel
Basic/14-11-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled egg thawing rack in walk in cooler. Manager put in dish area to be cleaned
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.