Mcdonald's 37942

2609 Creek Grass Way, Lutz, FL 33559
American
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonald's 37942 has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to other Lutz restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 3 times and chlorine solution reading <50 ppm. Operator primed sanitation and tested again reading is 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time, temperature control for safety food on prep line are using 4 hours plan without written procedures. Operator filled out the plan correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bread on rack stored in utility room, operator removed the bread to food storage room.
08B-37-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf with SS items in storage room. Operator removed the jacket **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on rack in mop sink area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled item by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs and changed gloves to touch biscuits. Discussed with management to change gloves and wash hands while changing tasks
12A-27-4
86
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by triple sink had containers inside. Manager removed containers to make accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ovens by front register area. Manager placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
78
Mar 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust line from bolt on inside of flap of ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach in freezer and under drink machine in lobby and drive through area.
23-03-4
90
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's 37942 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's 37942 on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Mcdonald's 37942 compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Mcdonald's 37942 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.

Has Mcdonald's 37942's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's 37942 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's 37942 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 37942 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's 37942 is inspected around two times per year on average.