Avon Park, Highlands County

MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS OF FLORIDA INC

339 S HWY 27, Avon Park, FL 33825

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Aug 29, 2025
City
Avon Park
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-08-4

Detail 23996639

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf stack of containers, pulled one and there was water in between, not properly air drying.

14-11-5

Detail 23996636

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with duct tape on the handle towards the front of kitchen, operator stated a new door has been ordered. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 23996637

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 23996635

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler on the line soiled with food debris, employee wiped down. Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 23996638

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by back door in the red.

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 23704886

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by fryer with a torn gasket located in the kitchen. Observed a reach in cooler under frappe station with duck tape around the handle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Time Extended

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

31B-02-4

Detail 23687200

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in kitchen, operator had it changed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23687202

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand washing sink in the men's bathroom, operator had it changed out. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-55-4

Detail 23687201

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine is not working at all, they are using 3-compartment sink, operator stated will submit a work order. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23687197

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a prep table towards front counter, operator moved it. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-04-4

Detail 23687199

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one of the employees without a beard guard, employee put one on. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23687198

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one of the employees without a hair restraint on, employee put one on. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23687194

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by fryer with a torn gasket located in the kitchen. Observed a reach in cooler under frappe station with duck tape around the handle. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23687196

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen in prep area soiled with food debris, operator had it cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23687195

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of ice at front drive thru area not protected under coffee station, operator covered it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 23051786

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects, not landing on food. One by ice machine. Operator attempted to whisk out . Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 23051787

Intermediate - 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. Operator obtained form and both employees will sign. Corrected On-Site

25-16-4

Detail 23051791

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Operator cut. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23051788

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in gasket torn, operator has replacement. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 23051790

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at male restroom. Operator obtained sign and posted. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 23051789

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair: handwashing sink leaks at drive through.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

13-06-4

Detail 22752461

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee on the make line removing empty trays in warmers and replacing with food filled trays. Operator had employee wash hands and add gloves Corrected On-Site

13-05-4

Detail 22752460

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employees dipping ice serving fries into cups and handing bagged food and straws and napkins at drive through. Manager had employee wash hands and add gloves.

31B-03-4

Detail 22752463

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At back drive through window area. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

16-55-4

Detail 22752462

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Over dispensing chlorine. Found at 200+ strip turned black. Operator put in service call will use 3 bay until corrected.

13-07-4

Detail 22752458

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager had employee wash hands and add gloves. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22752459

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black growth up to 1 foot high on wall behind dry storage racks.

Oct 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 22398709

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shell eggs (2flatts (57F - Cold Holding); egg omlette 10 sleeves (57F - Cold Holding); rehydrated onions 1pint (57F); liquid eggs 4.4lbs (57F - Cold Holding) manager discarded all. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22398710

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cookline reach on cooler had been accidentally turned off observed raw shell eggs (2flatts (57F - Cold Holding); egg omlette 10 sleeves (57F - Cold Holding); rehydrated onions 1pint (57F); liquid eggs 4.4lbs (57F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Manager discarded all and discontinued use of cooler until it is turned on long enough to be sure it can maintain foods at 41F of colder.. Note: early morning temperatures of cooler recorded at 36F on McDonalds HACCP log. Corrective Action Taken

33-06-4

Detail 22398711

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can beside handsink at ice machine area. Corrected On-Site

Jun 22, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

13-06-4

Detail 22077116

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed two employees with fake fingernails one with blue polish..

13-07-4

Detail 22077115

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee with filigree ring /not a simple gold band.

23-01-4

Detail 22077117

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed cream dispenser with black and pink mold in nonfood contact area of dispenser mechanism at front counter.

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-10-4

Detail 21646843

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with hair on face wipe hair from eyes as inspector pointed out need for more hair restraint. Then reach back to prep table, Manager immediately stopped employee had them rearrange hair wash hands new gloves then return to work. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21646842

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee with stones on ring boxing open fries.

13-02-4

Detail 21646844

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long bangs hanging across half of face out from under hat. manager had employee resituate hair under hat. Corrected On-Site

Aug 24, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-02-4

Detail 21304188

High Priority - Cook handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed Cook take dirty dishes to dishwash area return no handwash added gloves went back to line.. Manager retrained employees and had them wash hands. Corrected On-Site

12A-13-4

Detail 21304185

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up dirty glove from floor then put new glove on and continue to line to prepare food without washing hands.Manager retrained and had employee wash hands. Corrected On-Site

12A-10-4

Detail 21304183

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch /rib neck then touch interior of single service containers,clean food contact surfaces and add gloves without washing hands.

53A-16-4

Detail 21304187

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens.

13-07-4

Detail 21304186

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cookline and front counter persons dipping ice making drinks employees observed with bracelets and watch. Manager advised all to remove items and wash hands before returning to line, Corrected On-Site

23-01-4

Detail 21304184

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed black debris/growth on non food contact area of frozen drink machine. Observed old food splash on upper area of shake machine. Manager had employee clean areas. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 21016483

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Manager noted to install Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 21016485

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Manager had new in car had them installed . Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 21016484

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.observed broken door at frappe machine. Tape holding door. Manager showed replacement dooron order. Corrective Action Taken

36-24-5

Detail 21016486

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. T door jam in walk in freezer observed broken wall area with insulation exposed. Manager took picture to report for work order. Manager produced vacuume breaker and had installed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21016487

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusty residue on top of lids at tea and iced coffee Employees cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 21016488

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handsink slow draining , manager showed where plumber had been called earlier today. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

03F-02-5

Detail 20857416

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cheese 51°F not time marked due to label machine not working correctly. Operator repaired the machine and time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 20857419

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200ppm on test strip, corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 20857417

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200ppm, corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20857415

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple utensils at handwash sink next to ice machine.

14-71-4

Detail 20857418

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed at frappe reach in cooler door.

51-13-4

Detail 20857420

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

05-09-4

Detail 20857421

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at frappe reach in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 20857413

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen handwash sink.

25-05-4

Detail 20857414

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters and large tea bags exposed to contaminants at wait station. Operator placed in container. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 20857422

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed under 50ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site