Mcdonald's #10773

501 E Mlk Dr, Tampa, FL 33603

American

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Mcdonald's #10773 stretching back to 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Mcdonald's #10773 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed an employee chewing gum while packaging food for customers at cook line.

12B-09-5

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored in plastic container without lid. Manager on duty had employee grab a lid at time of inspection

25-06-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed the ceiling air conditioner vents with water condensation, causing water to leak onto the floor in the storage area near the large ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**

36-32-5

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies near back kitchen door.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Toxic chemical bottle stored on rack with to go food boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor near service window. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. On table near large ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

21-01-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near microwave **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator come in from outside to work and begin to work handling ice cream comes without washing hands.

12A-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink

29-11-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container in front kitchen area area with sugar not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal items on shelf with food in front kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operators cooking and preparing food without hair restraints

13-03-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go kids meal boxes on floor near drive through window

25-05-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on counter near warm foods

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's #10773 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #10773 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #10773?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #10773.

How does Mcdonald's #10773 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Mcdonald's #10773 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mcdonald's #10773's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's #10773 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's #10773 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mcdonald's #10773 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #10773 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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