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MCDONALD'S

6508 UNIVERSITY PKWY, Sarasota FL 34240

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6805962
Grade history
OCT 23
OCT 24
SEP 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

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

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator finagled with some of the pipes and reran it a couple of times until it tested at 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee use their hand sink to rinse a scrubby. Operator reviewed with the employee on the sinks proper use.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer buckets at 250ppm chlorine. Operator remade them to 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee jackets stored over single service articles in the dry storage area. Operator removed them.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing watches while preparing food. Operator had them take them off.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed their drive through ice scoop handle in contact with ice in their ice machine. Operator removed it.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the warewashing hand wash sink with utensils and a drink lid inside. Operator removed the items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee handle food while wearing multiple bracelets. Operator had them removed them.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open. Operator closed the lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 12, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign at the dishwashing area sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease build up on the back wall in dry storage. Operator cleaned the wall.
Basic/36-27-5/Corrected On-Site

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.