MCDONALDS

Name: MCDONALDS
Address: 1030 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32601, US
Rating: 52

1030 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

License #1102456

🍟 Fast Food ℹ️

52 Grade F / 100

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September 8, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

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MCDONALDS in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 52 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 43 total violations — 7 critical, 7 major, 29 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 8, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the ceiling of the front line microwaves have food residue on them. ALSO, reach-in coolers not in use have food debris in them.
[25-01-4] Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Observed : the milk tube was over 1" and not at a 45° angle. It was recut to comply.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : no soap in the men,s restroom.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed : 2 mops not set to start air dry by the mop sink. These were then draped over the edge.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : one partial drink on the drive thru staging table. This was removed.
[14-10-4] Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed : 3 reach-in cooler/reach-in freezers not operable in the kitchen.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : on the prep table 70+ breakfast burritos, 69°. These were made after 12:30pm. These were placed in the walk-in freezer uncovered and drooped to 46° in 31 minutes. ALSO, the bulk creamer/ milk by the drive thru, 49°. Staff relates this was stocked after 11:00am these were moved to the walk-in freezer for quick chilling.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : to the right of the dining area soda machine an accumulation of debris. This was wiped down during the inspection.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed signatures missing on the employee forms.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed : 25 + ceiling tiles in the dining area, with brown or black discoloration.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf above prep cooler, employee placed phone in pocket.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal sheet flooring in walk in freezer, 2 sheets are peeling from the surface making the floor not smooth easily cleanable.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In French fry reach in freezer on cooks line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawer gasket soiled on the left of flat top.
[12A-25-4] Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at front counter scratched head then placed foods into togo bags.
[12A-28-4] 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 pulled up sleeves then continued making a coffee to give customer at togo window. -Employee adjusted mask on face on cooks line then continued building sandwich.
[03F-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Butter pats at the front counter marked with a label that says 24 hours, spoke to manager she stated they are only allowed to be out of cooler for 4 hours. She updated time stamp.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -OJ dispensing nozzle. -Interior sides of hot holding unit on cooks line across from French fry hot holder.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher outside of office the yellow arrow is in the recharge zone.