McDonald's Restaurant
416 West Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853 · Permanent Food Service · License 6301608
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 12, 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
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand washing sink located in laundry area red mop bucket on hand washing sink, operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Location at handwashing sink to the right of cash register, operator replaced paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Publix cream and half avocado in zip block bag on cook line and in the walk in cooler personal food in tupperware on shelf and Philadelphia cream cheese containers. Operator moved all items to employee bin.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Under tea expo station, operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
In the dining area close to order here signs
Repeat violation
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.
Handbag on single service food wrappers and jacket on single service cups boxes were located in employee storage. Operator removed employee items from single service items.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.