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MCDONALDS

9260 NW 39 AVE, Gainesville FL 32606 · 352-374-7736

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1102817
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 25
SEP 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cookline Hamburger 58F, liquid egg 52F. Items had been there for one hour. All items were moved to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands and dried their hands on their apron. Discussed with Manager
High priority/12A-18-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cookline Hamburger 58F, liquid egg 52F. Items had been there for one hour. All items were moved to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on back of cooling unit
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available.
Basic/51-13-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service food trays not inverted or protected. Manager inverted food trays
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in freezer on cookline has standing frozen water.
Basic/29-49-6
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two reach in cooler out of order on cook line.
Basic/33-31-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water. Manager hung mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for ice machine in drive thru area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some employee certifications need manager signatures and dates.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table across from make line. Employee removed purse during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Floor in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf.
Basic/25-06-4
Aug 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and proceeded to handle containers of pies without washing hands or changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item on counter across from egg grill: butter (72F - Cold Holding). Manager stated butter placed on counter 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee move butter to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler next to front counter soda machine. Manager discarded drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on pad in front of dumpster behind building.
Basic/33-20-4
Ice bucket not inverted while being stored. Ice bucket in drive drive thru area. Manager had employee turn bucket over.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to fryers where fries are stored.
Basic/14-69-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in front of walk-in cooler.
Basic/16-46-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket next to front counter soda machine, 0 ppm. Manager had employee change water, 50 ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.