McDonald's #18040
8570 Argyle Forest Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244 · Permanent Food Service · License 2612011
What drove the grade
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (2 repeats)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 24, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Interior of nozzles for the lemonade and orange juice dispenser at drive thru has slime-like build up. Employee cleaned nozzles during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at handwash sink by utility sink. Employee replenished paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for approximately 21 out of 34 employees over 60 days of employment.
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Torn gaskets on small drink reach-in cooler at drive thru.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup up observed in walk-in freezer floor and on the fans. Manager states there is a leak and a work order has already been placed for repair.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Exterior area around ice chute on drink machine behind front counter has black mold-like substance. Employee cleaned machine during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Right dumpster lid is open. Employee closed lid during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Fan guards in walk-in cooler have dust.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and manager posted sign.
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.