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MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT

3480 E LAKE RD, Palm Harbor FL 34685 · 727-789-1910

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6209894
Grade history
AUG 23
JUL 24
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 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. 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish machine has accumulated debris
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Spatula resting on empty egg carton. Operator removed spatula to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage area. Discussed with manager and he has already scheduled repair
Basic/36-24-5
Aug 4, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on stand up freezer.
Basic/14-11-5

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.