MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS OF FLORIDA INC
401 E NORTH PARK ST, Okeechobee FL 34972 · 863.763.5826
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at waiting station. One by hamburger station. One landing on handles of Big Mac sauce dispenser. Operator removed dispenser. One at drive through window. One landed on Splenda can. Operator removed.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator did wash hands after prompting.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager went to test temperature of cooked hamburger without wiping with thermometer. Operator was redirected and educated on proper thermometer use.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at dishwasher area. Operator repaired.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator had someone clean top of dishwasher.
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Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at fry station.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle, nearest drive through.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bulk ice dispenser. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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. Employee touched face, rubbed nose and then grabbed gloves. Operator educated employee who then washed hands.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle nearest drive through window.
Food employee not using the two additional control.Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. Operator with bandage on finger, no two barriers. Operator placed glove on hand.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Apr 23, 2024□ 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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Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair on one occasions. Manager was educated on when to wash hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at waiting station. One by hamburger station. One landing on handles of Big Mac sauce dispenser. Operator removed dispenser. One at drive through window. One landed on Splenda can. Operator removed.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Manager failed to sanitize probe thermometer prior to taking temperature of hamburger. Other manager, properly tested food temperature and educated other manager.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Food manager used incorrect test strip for chlorine dishwasher. Food manager used quaternary. Food manager was educated.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Manager failed to sanitize probe thermometer prior to taking temperature of hamburger. Other manager, properly tested food temperature and educated other manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage bags stored in handwashing sink at front of line. Operator removed garbage bags.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
Oct 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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: observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: four gallons vanilla ice cream mix (52F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. four gallons vanilla ice cream mix (52F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. CFM did not use the correct test strip, the machine is chlorine and she used quaternary. Operator was educated.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Trick or Treat Togo buckets stored directly on the floor. Operator removed and stored correctly.
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.