MCDONALDS 7779
3143 EMERSON ST, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904.396.4477
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 4 visits since February 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee dipped container only after washing it, explained to her and she placed it back in
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above burritos, drawer unit, cook line, raw shelled eggs on shelf above pickles in walk in cooler, employee rearranged
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One cracked egg, employee discarded it
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner above clean containers by triple sink, employee it
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On 2 open sides on splitter
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. One employee that a month ago got the manager position, Victorian
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart and trash can on the way, hand sink by cook line, employee moved cart
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. One cashier for a week, has blank form
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees here since early January have no employee training yet
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Old build up inside
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Scooping hash browns, no hair restraint, he put hat on
No copy of latest inspection report available. Could not find it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf with white build up in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler where milk is at coffee station, old build up
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In cooler where mil is at coffee station
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in box on floor, storage area
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm chl in bucket by coffee station, employee changed solution, 100 ppm
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel unable to dispense at hand wash sink next to shake mix machine. Manager provided paper towel to place at sink area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist.
Jan 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs and hamburger on shelf above burritos and cooked bacon, employees rearranged drawer unit
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager couldn't find employee training for at least 3 employees here more than 60 days
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in walk in cooler
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet while cooking
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in drawer unit, employee cleaned it
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Drink cooler by side door
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays in storage area, manager inverted them
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employees grabbed raw nuggets the pulled off gloves with other hand instead of shaking it off then grabbed tray with cooked chicken, explained to her and she washed hands
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees scratched face then scooped hamburger, explained to him and he washed hand
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncooked chicken nuggets open on shelf above fries, raw hamburger on shelf above bread, mgr rearranged drawer units
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Pouring foods from frier basket, she got gloves
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side in hand sink by drink machines
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 81f in hand sink by drink machine
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep unit by ice machine, mgr placed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in walk in cooler
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.