DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MCDONALD'S

MCDONALD'S maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in PUNTA GORDA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

9083 Mac Drive
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13509232

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to flat grill. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in soiled water at mop bucket. Operator hung the wet mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at frontline handwash sink. Operator replaced with paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910385

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup at exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at drive thru reach in freezer.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Person in Charge: Laure Sheppard, 06/16/2020.

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740883

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters exposed to air contaminants at coffee station next to drive thru. Operator placed inside container with lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer under 50ppm on test strip at wiping cloth bucket across from office at the end of cookline. Operator replaced with new sanitizer and corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw chicken above raw fish at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed unable to dispense paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator corrected for paper towels to dispense. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8839937

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer across from assemble sandwich station. Educated the operator.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind pasteurized liquid eggs and Canadian bacon at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8656133

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters at wait station table. Operator placed in a food-grade plastic bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket blocking in front of ware washing area handwashing sink. Operator removed the bucket from blocking the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503909

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm on test strip. Operator added more chlorine pellets to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362456

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed under 50ppm on test strip. Corrected to 100ppm on test strip. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm on test strips due to empty chlorine sanitizer pellet container. Operator refilled the container with chlorine pellets, however, not registering of at least 50ppm. Operator setup 3 compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker in the wrong location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Educated the operator.