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MCDONALD'S #6879

321 US 27 S, Lake Placid FL 33852 · 863-465-7177

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3800469
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Employee touched hat and did not wash hands. Employee was educated.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor soiled in storage area.
Basic/36-01-4
Ice buildup walk-in freezer. Operator has work order.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher. Operator states new owner will be tearing down wall to placed dishwasher in area.
Basic/36-27-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager had everyone take off jewelry.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator ceased working with food.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing ceramic tile at hand washing sink. Operator states maintenance has been requested.
Basic/36-24-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: water leaking from corner of walk-in freezer ceiling tile. Operator completed a maintenance request for repair.
Basic/36-32-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind oil tanks and under customer soda station. Operator will have area cleaned once person comes off break.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Operator completed a maintenance request for repair.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust: wall soiled by water leaking down at walk in freezer. Operator completed a maintenance request for repair.
Basic/36-27-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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 walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator educated employee who washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: along side soda machine at customer area soiled. Operator cleaned area.
Basic/36-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touched hat and did not wash hands. Employee was educated.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. B. D., C.P, C.H.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food on line.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled under soda fountain, for customer self service. Operator cleaned.
Basic/36-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 22, 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 proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee, S.D. No signature. Operator will have employee sign.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Operator moved egg cooker.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink. Operator removed and will rewash.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Basic/33-16-4/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.