Mcdonalds #27983

12205 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626
American
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Mcdonalds #27983, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Mcdonalds #27983 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior nozzles of soda dispenser soiled in dining room area. Employee began cleaning up nozzles at time of inspection. Ice dispenser at soda fountain soiled next to drive-through station. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Located at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee was able to dispense paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
70
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer setup in middle sink. Operator educated employee and reset three-compartments sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris on top. Employee cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
90
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line - Cold holding: butter 51 F, Canadian bacon 48 F, sliced tomato 47 F, shredded lettuce 49 F. Ambient temperature 50F. Operator moved time/temperature control for safety food to walk-in freezer to rapid cool. Re temped: butter 43 F, Canadian bacon 38 F, sliced tomato 41 F, shredded lettuce 42 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 1 microwave. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm. Operator remade solution, tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78
Dec 6, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsed wet wiping towel from sanitizing bucket at front service area. Discussed with operator.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service counter and handwash sink next to fryers on cook line. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in coolers gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee chewing food in mouth while prepping food on cook line. Discussed with operator.
12B-01-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds #27983 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds #27983 on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds #27983?

Across the inspection record, “interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds #27983.

How does Mcdonalds #27983 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Mcdonalds #27983 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mcdonalds #27983's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds #27983 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonalds #27983 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 Mcdonalds #27983 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds #27983 is inspected roughly once per year on average.