Mcdonalds

1805 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

American

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Mcdonalds has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Mcdonalds' latest score of 86 sits above the Port Charlotte average of 82. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler.

14-11-5

Basic - Milk dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed black mold like substance near spout of milk dispenser.

22-13-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in cooler. Observed operator cleaning gasket. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up properly. Observed operator hanging up mops.

42-01-4

Jan 4, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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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 touch hair and ear and went to resume working with food. Observed manager intercepting employee and had employee wash hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-10-4

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with low reading on chlorine 25 ppm. Observed manager changing pellets and re tested at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-49-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying knats in drive thru area not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. On premise while open, operating, and selling of food. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 10 dead knats, 1 live ant, and 2 dead flies on premise while open, operating, and selling of food. Location for knats, in drive thru area in reach in self serve stations. Live ant crawling on floor next to door leading into dining room area by back drive thru window. 2 dead flies on top of hot water tank. Observed Managers cleaning and sanitizing immediately getting rid of dead insects.**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-09-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on gaskets of icee machine near back drive thru window. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with jewelry on while handling food. **Warning**

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at hash brown/fry station setting up hash browns with out a hair restraint. Observed manager coaching employee and employee putting on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in storage rack area from the slide rail to the wall, accumulation of debris. **Warning**

36-01-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris in reach in at meat station. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee/tea filters stored in a plastic container with out a lid to protect. Observed manager placing lid on container to protect. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-06-4

May 23, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of restroom cleaner on shelf above food line. Manager removed spray bottle from food line. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with wristwatch on.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee preparing food for customers without hair restraints.

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several clean wet pans stacked together on shelf across from three part sink.

24-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?

Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Mcdonalds most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mcdonalds inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected around two times per year on average.

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