Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS OF FLORIDA INC

907 US HWY 17 · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3701361
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13724712
DBPR license3500111

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 8, 2026 11:17 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 8, 2026 2:29 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed four rodent droppings in dining area behind soda dispenser and two droppings in middle cabinet under soda dispenser in dining room, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed grease like substance in hand washing sink towards back of kitchen, operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile dripping water back of kitchen by the crew room, observed water dripping from ceiling tile in crew room. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3-compartment sink and drain cover missing over drain located under cabinet under soda dispenser in dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler is not working. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed standing water on floor in back of kitchen in the hallway, in front of walk in cooler and in crew room. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.