Palm Bay McDonald's #2005
4701 Babcock St NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506752
What drove the grade
Equipment in poor repair.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 20 complaint inspection6 basic (3 repeats)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitAug 20, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Apple pies reach in freezer in front
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Cook
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Gasket reach in freezer. Hash browns
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach in freezer bottom half nuggets
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
By ice machine
Earlier inspections 1
A94Complaint inspection6 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Frozen apple pies
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee water in walk in cooler. Educated
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Gasket reach in upright freezer. Hash brown
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach in freezer. Apple pie freezer
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee phone with food
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.