MCDONALDS
3826 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville FL 32608 · (352)373-3826
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed : 1 live fly on the wall at the front line hand wash sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a plastic tub in the far back hand wash sink. The tub was removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : at the front line hand wash sink, no sign, no soap. ALSO, the hand wash sink at the tea/lemonade station lacked a sign, soap and paper towel.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Observed : the milk dispensing tube was over 1" long, and was not cut at an angle.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed : the 3 compartment sink sanitizer sink water was soiled. This was dumped to make a fresh solution.
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed : 1 live fly on the wall at the front line hand wash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed : the front line hand wash sink was blocked by a rolling cart and slim Jim garbage can. The rolling cart was relocated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : Lack of a sign, soap or paper towels at the front line hand wash sink.
Oct 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No current plan review submitted and approved for establishment. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed : the last approved plans on file are dated 6-12-2008. On that approved plan there are 5 hand wash sinks. On the cook line there is an oven in the corner where a sink was at one time. ALSO, at the far end of the drive thru window, there is a line of drink equipment, where the fifth sink would have been.
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : liquid eggs in a carton, on the cook line 49°. This was placed open in the walk-in freezer and achieved 38° in 11 minutes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : soda nozzles in the dining room have build up, on the right Fruit punch, Diet Coke and orange.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : in the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink, a pair of tongs. These were removed.
No current plan review submitted and approved for establishment. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed : the last approved plans on file are dated 6-12-2008. On that approved plan there are 5 hand wash sinks. On the cook line there is an oven in the corner where a sink was at one time. ALSO, at the far end of the drive thru window, there is a line of drink equipment, where the fifth sink would have been.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Observed : the milk dispenser tube not cut at an angle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a choking poster. One was emailed to three email addresses. This was printed and posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : an accumulation of splash up behind the OJ dispenser.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed : food and debris accumulation in multiple corners of the kitchen, and cash accepting drive thru area.
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the fire extinguisher by the front line is in the red zone.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: in dry storage, restroom cleaner stored over blue grill gloves. The gloves were moved above the cleaners.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: soda nozzles on both machines in the dining area have an accumulation of build up.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: co2 tanks not secured by the back door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: over the orange juice nozzles, dried splash up. ALSO, the areas behind the soda machines in the dining area are soiled.
Nov 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: at the drink station in the dining area: counted 18 insects with wings on the left wall. Counted 8 insects with wings on the right wall. Counted 3 flying insects in the soda counter base cabinet when the door was opened. An employee was asked to clean the walls in the dining room soda machine area.
Nov 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: at the drink station in the dining area: counted 18 insects with wings on the left wall. Counted 8 insects with wings on the right wall. Counted 3 flying insects in the soda counter base cabinet when the door was opened. An employee was asked to clean the walls in the dining room soda machine area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: coffee and milk mix in a cup at the coffee station, 73°.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the Latte machine dispensing heats has an accumulation of dried splash up. ALSO, the Orange juice machine nozzles have an accumulation of dried juice in the nozzle. The dining area soda nozzles have build up.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Observed: the milk dispenser tube was over 1 inch. The tube was not cut at a 45° angle. This was cut to 1 inch and at an angle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at the dining area soda machines, the area behind each machine has an accumulation of soil. ALSO, the cabinet under the soda machines has an accumulation of spills. The drink machines in the kitchen have dried splash up behind the drink dispensers nozzles.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the silver K Class fire extinguisher indicated in the overcharged zone.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection 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 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. Observed: the reporting forms are lacking a signature from the operator/manager. Forms were being signed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: floor tiles on the cook line are broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: in the walk-in cooler, the top half of the cooling fins are solid frozen over. Temperature are 42-43F.
Stored food not covered. Observed: time/temperature control for safety food in the walk-in freezer, frozen and uncovered. Items were then wrapped.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed: the area behind the water nozzle on the left soda machine is soiled. ALSO, the Freezzee machine exterior nozzles are soiled. This item
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at the end of the cook line, sanitizing bucket was on the floor. This was placed in a cart.
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