MCDONALD'S REST LAKE BUTLER
615 W MAIN ST, Lake Butler FL 32054 · 386.496.3628
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front service line used for dumping ice. Employee cleaned out hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in prep area and hand wash sink in warewashing area without hot water. Operator had someone change batteries in sensors at both hand wash sinks and retested water to a minimum of 85F.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area and in warewashing area unable to properly air dry. Operator started to separate pans to properly dry.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around frame of freezer and on frame of door of walk in freezer.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair 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 remove gloves, touch hair and hat then placed on new gloves and resumed working with food. Operator discussed with employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter drive through, hashbrowns (112F - Hot Holding) with no timer set. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter drive through, hashbrowns (112F - Hot Holding) with no timer set. Operator discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at the front counter. Operator replaced paper towels.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On shelf to the side of the dishmachine, clean containers not inverted or covered. Operator inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees headset stored in container of single service wrapped utensils. Operator removed headset and discarded the two sets of utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gasket of reach in cooler on center prep line with debris build up. Operator wiped and cleaned.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. Cheese on make line past expiration date. Employee stated item placed on make line thirty minutes prior, employee placed proper time mark on item.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on shelf next to soda boxes on shelf in front of walk-in cooler. Manager removed spray bottle during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water nozzle for drive thru coffee machine.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Creamer dispenser in drive thru area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat stored on top of soda boxes in front of walk-in cooler. Manager removed coat during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of front counter soda machine next to front counter hand washing sink.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in front hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grates of catch plate under drink machines with debris buildup. Person in charge cleaned during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in closet by restroom not hung to dry. Person in charge hung during inspection.
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.