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MCDONALDS RESTAURANT

12311 N MAIN ST, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.423-0577

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats84
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2608714
Grade history
OCT 23
OCT 24
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found At dish area, observed one flying insect.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found At dish area, observed one flying insect.
High priority/35A-02-7
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, liquid egg (50F - Cold Holding). Employee stated he had out on counter about a half hour earlier. Manager voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, rehydrated onions (57, 60, 61F - Cold Holding). Tag on containers showed item prepared 4:05 hours earlier. Onions prepared with room temperature water in deep plastic containers with lid.
High priority/01B-38-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler, rehydrated onions (57, 60, 61F - Cold Holding). Tag on containers showed item prepared 4:05 hours earlier. Onions prepared with room temperature water in deep plastic containers with lid.
High priority/03D-06-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dish area, spray bottle of equipment cleaner hanging on side of storage shelves with nozzle directed at single use gloves. Manager moved spray bottle.
High priority/41-10-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler, rehydrated onions (57, 60, 61F - Cold Holding). Tag on containers showed item prepared 4:05 hours earlier. Onions prepared with room temperature water in deep plastic containers with lid.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Repeat Violation
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer, floor has build up of black residue.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets throughout establishment, including reach-in coolers, reach-in freezers and frozen drink machine, soiled with residue/debris/black mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Manager closed.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. At cook lines, reach-in freezers have build up of food debris in bottom. At drink line, interior of orange juice reach-in cooler has build up of juice residue. Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At drink line, stack of tea filters stored in wire rack with no protection. Manager placed in bag.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line, wet towel store on counter.
Basic/21-12-4
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front make counter in cool container, butter pads (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated butter out for approximately 1 hour, moved to freezer to cool. Retemp 41f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. At prep area, rehydrated onions (55-57F - Cooling 3.75 hours); rehydrated onions (48-51F - Cooling 4.75 hours). Onions in deep container with lid. Operator moved to walk-in freezer without lid, second temperatures take after 1 hour, not cooled to 41f.
High priority/01B-38-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At prep area, rehydrated onions (55-57F - Cooling 3.75 hours); rehydrated onions (48-51F - Cooling 4.75 hours). Onions in deep container with lid. Operator moved to walk-in freezer without lid, second temperatures take after 1 hour, not cooled to 41f.
High priority/03D-06-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area, rehydrated onions (55-57F - Cooling 3.75 hours); rehydrated onions (48-51F - Cooling 4.75 hours). Onions in deep container with lid. Operator moved to walk-in freezer without lid, second temperatures take after 1 hour, not cooled to 41f.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drink station, interior of under counter reach-in cooler soiled. At dining room drink station, ice chutes have mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish area and drink station, no paper towels. Towels stocked during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At cook line, employee can drink in grab dry bag stored with customers bottle water. Manager moved drink.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At bagging station, cell phone on counter. Phone moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At frying station, floor under fryers has grease build up. In walk-in freezer, floor soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets at cook line and drink station have build up of debris and mold-like substance. At cook line, hood filters over flattop have grease build up. At drink station, on ice cream machine, plate above nozzles has build up. Manager cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At prep area, blue containers have old labels. Manager moved to be washed.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 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. Cook on grill wiped hands on apron (put hand in pocket of apron) and immediately began to open precooked eggs without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in back dish area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical cleaner stored in cabinet below drink dispenser next to straws and lids. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler by grill. Ice chute on left side of drink dispenser. Manager asked employee to clean.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink near dish machine has trays stored over sink. Items moved and stored correctly.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working at grill in kitchen. Hat placed on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach in cooler below cook line is torn. Manager states ordering today.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under front counter. Floor in walk in freezer. Manager asked employee to clean.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster for recycling is missing top lids. Manager calling company today.
Basic/33-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket for reach in cooler below make line. Racks in walk in freezer. Hood filters above grill. Manager asked employee to clean.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation

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.