Mcdivots - Westchase
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Mcdivots - Westchase, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Mcdivots - Westchase on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tortillas soiled from leaking from ceiling. Croutons underneath the Ceiling.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line soiled with debris from ceiling.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Front of entrance of kitchen were the service window is the roofs ceilings were removed and damaged from fire.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris from fire damage on the ground on cooks line.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris from ceiling water dripping onto the top of reach in cooler.
23-03-4
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom of back door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside reaching freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Soiled and ripped under prep table adjacent to back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
74
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 9 flies landing in unwashed potatoes in dry storage room. 6 flies landing on wall in dish area **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 9 flies landing on 20 potatoes in dry storage room. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fish thawing in standing water in hand sink adjacent to mop sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop bulk seasonings
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom of back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under fryer on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside reaching freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Soiled and ripped under prep table adjacent to back door
14-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water in hand sink adjacent to mop sink. Employee removed and placed in reachin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar no label
02D-01-5
41
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Door sweeper installed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By three-compartments sink and ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
35
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee picked up item from floor, then returned to work at meat slicer without changing gloves and washed hands. Discussed with operator about proper handwash and gloves changing procedures.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested less than 50 ppm. Operator remade solution, tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at kitchen. Provided. Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at front service area. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At kitchen. Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At kitchen entrance by ice machine.
36-17-5
50
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: No proof of any food handler training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee shoes stored in dry food storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
40-01-4
70
Mar 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade solution, tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink block by a bus tub with soiled dishes on floor at front service counter. Operator removed from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Currently under warning, initial warning date: 01/24/2023. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
39
Oct 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdivots - Westchase last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdivots - Westchase on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdivots - Westchase?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdivots - Westchase.
How does Mcdivots - Westchase compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mcdivots - Westchase most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mcdivots - Westchase's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdivots - Westchase have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mcdivots - Westchase means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mcdivots - Westchase inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdivots - Westchase is inspected around three times per year on average.
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