MCDONALDS RESTAURANT Health Score — Gainesville, FL

6003 NEWBERRY RD, Gainesville, FL 32605

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 3
Inspected 8/3/2026
Gainesville avg 87 / 100
D
54 / 100
Concerning

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Gainesville restaurants score 87 or above.

3 high-risk issues, 6 moderate issues, 7 minor issues found

Inspected August 3, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 2% of restaurants in Gainesville. The city average ClearScore is 87 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
3
Moderate
6
Minor
7

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination
  • High Risk Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Moderate Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Moderate Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails
  • Moderate Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Moderate Single-service and single-use items
  • Moderate Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
  • Moderate Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×2
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
  • Minor Employee personal belongings
  • Minor Current license properly displayed
  • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

MCDONALDS RESTAURANT's most recent inspection on August 3, 2026 found 16 violations including 3 high-risk issues, resulting in a ClearScore of 54/100 (Grade D).

The primary violations at MCDONALDS RESTAURANT on August 3, 2026 were intermediate-level issues (6 moderate violations), which relate to equipment maintenance, hygiene practices, and handling procedures. There were also 3 high-risk and 7 minor violations recorded.

MCDONALDS RESTAURANT was last inspected on August 3, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

MCDONALDS RESTAURANT's ClearScore of 54/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 98% of Gainesville restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

The most recent inspection found 16 violations at MCDONALDS RESTAURANT: 1. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 2. Food protection, cross-contamination 3. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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