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MCDONALD'S 6896

1001 N UNIVERSITY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 904.744.4527

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2608536
Grade history
JUL 23
AUG 24
AUG 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 32 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2023. Validated ownership is still the same.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on mop sink splitter on NON-CHEMICAL SIDE of splitter
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit May 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 2 stalls but on has one trash can with lid in one stall
Basic/32-12-6/Return visit May 20, 2026 · Time Extended
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray bottle stored on chart where condiments are stored. Moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on mop sink splitter on NON-CHEMICAL SIDE of splitter
High priority/29-42-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tyavion,Aiyanah,Cyndi,KELL,AYIYANAH,JACOB CHARAEE,javirera,Tre,Yanny, Jessica,
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
Basic/25-01-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 2 stalls but on has one trash can with lid in one stall
Basic/32-12-6
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches observed in back dry storage area.
Basic/35A-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Dish washer turned off but water continues to run,
Basic/14-11-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored in take out window, moved to buckets Wet cloth stored in back prep area, moved
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 22, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
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. 0 ppms, primed 100 ppms
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink upfront missing paper towels, provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Cut at time of inspection
Basic/25-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored upfront in bagging station
Basic/40-06-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 45f in cold holding container.
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink to bread holding area. Employee provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile on floor in back dry storage area missing a piece of tile
Basic/36-17-5
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of lids for cups stored on floor in back area, manager placed on shelf
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 total live flying insects in establishment in following areas: One live flying insect in customer drink station area in dining room One live flying insect near front line coffee station Two live flying insects on electrical cord hanging from ceiling near fresh raw beef meat cooler by manager office One live flying insect on floor in front of ice machine in kitchen area One live flying insect at mop station area One live flying insect on right side wall of walk in cooler Three live flying insects on wall and ceiling tiles on front line and cook line
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2023. Validated ownership is still the same.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dish machine below the flood line
High priority/29-37-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef patties (50-51F - Cold Holding), stored inside fresh raw beef meat reach in cooler next to manager office, place there and stored over night as per manager. Unit was accidentally turned off over night more then 4 hours with raw beef inside and was turned back on this morning. Stop sale issued and manager discarded
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef patties (50-51F - Cold Holding), stored inside fresh raw beef meat reach in cooler next to manager office, place there and stored over night as per manager. Unit was accidentally turned off over night more then 4 hours with raw beef inside and was turned back on this morning. Stop sale issued and manager discarded cut lettuce (46-47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44-45F - Cold Holding), stored in single door upright reach in cooler at prep area from over night. Employee going in and out of unit and leaving door open at times. Manager reviewed with employee to keep door closed after going in unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on non-chemical side of splitter
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel at front line next to shake machine not dispensing. Manager fixed
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in back area neat laundry machine is missing. Manager closed ceiling tile
Basic/36-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on back kitchen prep table next to microwave Employee keys stored next to front line coffee pot area Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on front line preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Basic/13-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer and grill soiled with grease build up
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fresh meat and cooked egg patty reach in cooler on cook line next to manager office with black mold like build up on gaskets. Manager cleaned
Basic/23-03-4/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.