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MCDONALDS 20147

4150 HWY 326, Ocala FL 34482 · 352-401-9700

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5202286
Grade history
AUG 23
MAR 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Lettuce stored on make line time marked for 3:42 pm 6/3/2026. Manager stated lettuce was placed out one hour earlier, manager placed proper time marked on lettuce.
High priority/03F-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cookline touched hat, handled a wiping cloth, then handled food containers at the cookline without washing hands. Manager had the employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work at the cookline.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on wall inside compactor enclosure. Manager added a Backflow prevention device to the spigot during this inspection. 2. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter added to mop sink. Manager added a Backflow prevention device to the splitter during this inspection.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving in dry storage area lined with cardboard.
Basic/14-45-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on clean dish rack. Manager restacked the pans to allow them to dry during this inspection.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice on floor inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Red fire extinguisher on wall near office in need of recharge.
/45-02-4
The state's own report →
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler next to drive thru hand washing sink: milk (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated employees placed milk in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded milk.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Lettuce stored on make line time marked for 3:42 pm 6/3/2026. Manager stated lettuce was placed out one hour earlier, manager placed proper time marked on lettuce.
High priority/03F-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in men's restroom. Manager had employee refill soap during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Outside door to women's restroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Bottom shelf of reach-in freezer next to cook line grill.
Basic/14-69-4
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Inspection 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 mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector. Manager put vacuum breaker on non chemical side of "Y" connector
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Crack in plastic lid. Manager removed lid from use.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the frosty and latte dispensing machine at server station.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on serving surface of drink machine. Manager removed Wet wiping cloth
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles hanging on rack all facing paper towels used at hand wash sink. Manager removed chemical spray bottles.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink removed next to ice machine at server station.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Observed milk dispenser not cut an an angle at the server station.
Basic/25-16-4/Repeat Violation
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed one of the two urinal out of service.
Basic/32-23-4

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.