MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS OF FLORIDA INC
339 S HWY 27, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863.452.2009
Last inspected Aug 29, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects, not landing on food. One by ice machine. Operator attempted to whisk out.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf stack of containers, pulled one and there was water in between, not properly air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with duct tape on the handle towards the front of kitchen, operator stated a new door has been ordered.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler on the line soiled with food debris, employee wiped down.
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Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by back door in the red.
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by fryer with a torn gasket located in the kitchen. Observed a reach in cooler under frappe station with duck tape around the handle.
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in kitchen, operator had it changed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand washing sink in the men's bathroom, operator had it changed out.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine is not working at all, they are using 3-compartment sink, operator stated will submit a work order.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a prep table towards front counter, operator moved it.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one of the employees without a beard guard, employee put one on.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one of the employees without a hair restraint on, employee put one on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by fryer with a torn gasket located in the kitchen. Observed a reach in cooler under frappe station with duck tape around the handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen in prep area soiled with food debris, operator had it cleaned.
Stored food not covered. Observed a container of ice at front drive thru area not protected under coffee station, operator covered it.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects, not landing on food. One by ice machine. Operator attempted to whisk out.
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. Operator obtained form and both employees will sign.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Operator cut.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in gasket torn, operator has replacement.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at male restroom. Operator obtained sign and posted.
Plumbing system in disrepair: handwashing sink leaks at drive through.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee on the make line removing empty trays in warmers and replacing with food filled trays. Operator had employee wash hands and add gloves
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employees dipping ice serving fries into cups and handing bagged food and straws and napkins at drive through. Manager had employee wash hands and add gloves.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At back drive through window area. Operator replaced soap.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Over dispensing chlorine. Found at 200+ strip turned black. Operator put in service call will use 3 bay until corrected.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager had employee wash hands and add gloves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black growth up to 1 foot high on wall behind dry storage racks.
Oct 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shell eggs (2flatts (57F - Cold Holding); egg omlette 10 sleeves (57F - Cold Holding); rehydrated onions 1pint (57F); liquid eggs 4.4lbs (57F - Cold Holding) manager discarded all.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cookline reach on cooler had been accidentally turned off observed raw shell eggs (2flatts (57F - Cold Holding); egg omlette 10 sleeves (57F - Cold Holding); rehydrated onions 1pint (57F); liquid eggs 4.4lbs (57F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Manager discarded all and discontinued use of cooler until it is turned on long enough to be sure it can maintain foods at 41F of colder.. Note: early morning temperatures of cooler recorded at 36F on McDonalds HACCP log.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can beside handsink at ice machine area.
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.