MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT
7370 SR 100, Keystone Heights FL 32656 · 352-473-2288
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live flying insect by hand wash sink and office area. Landed on metal shelving.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the cook line drawer reach in cooler, cheese (54F - Cold Holding); ham (59F - Cold Holding). In cooler from opening. Reach in cooler turned off at time of inspection. Operator removed to discard. Reach in cooler at conclusion of inspection below 41F. In drawer reach in cooler on cook line, cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding) prepared at 4:47 and 4:28 am not below 41F within 4 hours of being prepped. Reach in cooler turned off at time of inspection. Operator removed product to be discarded, turned on reach in cooler below 41F before conclusion of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line drawer reach in cooler, cheese (54F - Cold Holding); ham (59F - Cold Holding). In cooler from opening. Reach in cooler turned off at time of inspection. Operator removed to discard. Reach in cooler at conclusion of inspection below 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In drawer reach in cooler on cook line, cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding) prepared at 4:47 and 4:28 am not below 41F within 4 hours of being prepped. Reach in cooler turned off at time of inspection. Operator removed product to be discarded, turned on reach in cooler below 41F before conclusion of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At beverage make station, orange juice nozzle with debris residue build up in nozzle.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service oatmeal lids stored on floor of dry storage. Employee relocated.
Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, uncovered box of pies. Operator covered.
Dec 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee walk out exterior door with customer order handling the push door handle on the way back in then resume food service by scooping fries for customer order. Discussed with operator.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live flying insect by hand wash sink and office area. Landed on metal shelving.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink over 400ppm turned strip bright blue. Employee emptied three compartment sink to reset.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the ice cream machine at the front drive through window, ice cream mix (64F - Cold Holding) per operator machine has do not serve light, potentially in thaw, set to heat treat to reheat product, per operator should be over 165F.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf opposite three compartment sink, clean food trays stacked while wet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on walk in freezer door around seal.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice and coffee dispenser at drive through under plate by nozzle with residue build up.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution by hand wash sink and office at 0ppm chlorine. Operator had employee replace with new sanitizer.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scoop ice from bin without first washing hands after previously rearranging packages, sweeping floor, working the front register.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in coffee area. Employee relocated the beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag and keys on prep counter by hand wash sink. Employees jacket at pass through window over single service carry out items. Operator relocated all items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf opposite the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door handle held closed by screwdriver.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed employee using knife to cut cheese and press buttons on kitchen timer then store knife to use again for food prep. Discussed with operator.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster not in enclosure, lid open.
Stored food not covered. In the walk in freezer uncovered boxes of apple pies.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats at front line at 68F. Person in charge discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at coffee make line with mold like substance buildup. Person in charge cleaned during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored on shelf above alongside food to be served to customers. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal jackets stored on table with single service items. Person in charge removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers at clean dish area wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Spatula at makeline cracked, missing edge.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under triple sink and ice machine. Person in charge began cleaning. Also, bag in box soda leaking by back door.
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