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MCDONALDS 17311

2815 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33805 · 863-686-3917

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6305411
Grade history
JUL 23
OCT 23
AUG 24
JAN 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 53 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 live flies on wall under three compartment sink
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023047730Jul 21, 2023Oct 5, 2023$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like build up on outside of frozen machine Bottom of soda head in dining room
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter moved towel
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. Employee cleaned unit.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on counter behind equipment at front counter. Employee cleaned behind equipment.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris behind equipment at front counter, employee removed debris from floor.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose in dumpster area.
High priority/29-34-4
Evidence of employee drink in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Empty of water bottles on bottom shelf in walk-in cooler.
Basic/12B-06-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup behind grills and fryers. Food buildup under ice machine
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head with mold-like substance. Gaskets on reachin cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 22, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and broken moldin in dry storage and dish area
Basic/36-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 22, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 21, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 live flies on wall under three compartment sink
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 40 fly larvae in standing water under three compartment sink Observed approximately 70 ants on dry storage shelving and in case of syrup, oatmeal and cranberry and raisin packets. Stop-sale issued
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ants in case of breakfast syrup, oatmeal packets and cranberry/raisins.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing leg on three comp sink. Dish machine not turning on
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of grease on floor by oil filtration system. Under three compartment sink
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and in disrepair. On cook line
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and broken moldin in dry storage and dish area
Basic/36-11-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris under milk dispenser nozzle
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Observed slow draining floor drain at 1 compartment prep sink. When water runs it fills up rim of floor drain
Basic/29-19-4/Warning

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.