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MCDONALD'S

17750 STATE HWY 285 S, Defuniak Springs FL 32435 · 5804361724

Last inspected Oct 17, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA7602121
Grade history
AUG 23
AUG 24
OCT 24
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying/landed insects on black electrical cord in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying/landed insects on black electrical cord in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 2 clear food containers wet stacked on drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Oct 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on self service drink machine with accumulation of debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license with 06/01/2024 expiration date. Operator printed and posted current license during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sunglasses stored beside clean dishes on drying rack. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.