Mcdonald's #2152

5001 Tamiami Trl, Ruskin, FL 33572

American

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Mcdonald's #2152 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Ruskin restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected, manager covered at time of inspection. cup lids not inverted, manager inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Mar 5, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Feb 6, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, operator put more sanitizer tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ham, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for lettuce held on time.

03F-10-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near chemical shelf. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then put on gloves to work with ready to eat eggs.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over onions in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink near drive through.

31A-11-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

33-14-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Nov 3, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to fryers missing sign.

31B-04-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine, employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting across from 3 Compartment Sink.

24-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's #2152 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #2152 on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #2152?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #2152.

How does Mcdonald's #2152 compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?

Mcdonald's #2152 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ruskin average of 75.

Has Mcdonald's #2152's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's #2152 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's #2152 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 Mcdonald's #2152 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #2152 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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