Mcdonald's

4695 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

American

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Mcdonald's, the earliest from 2022. Mcdonald's was last inspected on Nov 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-service articles improperly stored”, showing up two times.

Among Port Charlotte restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple missing tiles at ware washing area wall across 3 compartment sink.

36-24-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean container with old labels at dish shelf. Operator removed the old labels. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters expose to air contaminants at drive thru coffee area. Operator placed coffee filters inside the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed crushed ice with dairy food item dumped at frontline handwash sink. Educated the operator of handwash sink being strictly for handwashing.

31A-11-4

Basic - Ceiling tiles have gaps above soda fountain boxes at dry storage area.

36-36-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leak from the hot and cold handle at kitchen handwash sink.

29-08-4

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Observed incomplete documents due to no signature of permit holder. Operator completed the document by signing it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed soiled ice scoop holder at frontline ice bin next to drive thru. Operator cleaned and sanitized the holder. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris buildup at Reach in Freezer.

22-16-4

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer over 200ppm at kitchen next to office entrance. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding more water. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed water pressure on hot side of handwash sink at frontline.

27-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters open to air contaminants by front counter next to coffee machine. Operator placed in container with a lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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 raw shell eggs above Reach in Drawers next to egg cooker. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area. Employee placed hair restraint over his beard. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Mcdonald's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's 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 Mcdonald's inspected?

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

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