MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT
1203 E OAK ST, Arcadia FL 34266 · 9414968948
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. folded eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cooling); cut tomatoes (51F - Cooling)
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without beard guards, operator gave them one.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around the walk in freezer door, owner stated work order in.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler near drive thru, owner put one in.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink towards back of kitchen, employee replaced.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on one of the employees, working in food preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around the walk in freezer door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case cups on the floor in dry storage, operator put on shelf.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in a food prep area, employee went to the break room.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall tile missing towards the cove molding, next to the break room.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of napkins on the floor in the dry storage area, employee picked up.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed the operator the written plan procedures and went over them.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the self defense ice chutes at the soda dispenser with pink like substance in both of them.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under prep table, there were cups and food debris in the drain.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 4x4 hole in the wall down towards the mold coving by the break room, operator stated a work order has been put in for it.
Stored food not covered. Observed tea bags not protected in the dry storage area, operator covered them.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in the mop sink not drying correctly, operator moved.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind ready to eat Canadian bacon at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200ppm on test strip. Operator added more water to correct to 100ppm.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 cookline slide hands inside pants and tuck shirt then continue to line and touch clean equipment on cookline without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee bagging fries with bare hands and fries fall free from container and into hand then employee drop fries from hand back into fry well. Manager advised employee to scoop out fries and wash hands and add gloves.
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. Manager had blank form but no signed forms at inspection. Operator had employees read sign and date during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink.at front counter handsink beside ice machine. Manager added soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at self dispense ice machine at dining area.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook remove blue gloves for raw meat and hold and rumble gloves in hands then discard and wipe hands on pants then touch clean equipment and continue to work line without washing hands. Manager corrected and retrained employee.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee boxing fries and fries falling into and across hands touching hands then falling back into the fry warmer basin. Manager had employees wash hands and add gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. folded eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cooling); cut tomatoes (51F - Cooling)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 door upright reach on at cookline folded eggs (51F - Cold Holding. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut lettuce (47F - Cooling); cut tomatoes (51F - Cooling) time marked from 615am found at 1145am. More than 4 hours and not at 41F. See stop sale.
Drain cover(s) not secure. Observed drain cover swiveled over off drain. Manager replaced.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet working on cookline. Manager had employee remove bracelet and wash hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees working with open foods and having beards with no beard guard. Manager had all add beard guards and wash hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager restocked items to promoate air circulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 4 door unprofitable stainless reachin at cookline unable to hold foods at 41F or colder. Unit thermometer on exterior reads 39 while internal ambient temperature is 51F. May not use to hold time and temperature sensitive foods until able to maintain foods at 41F or below. Manager called service for repair. All TCS foods removed and or discarded.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink with standing water.
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