Mcdonalds #6522

1002 S 78 St, Tampa, FL 336194750

American

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Mcdonalds #6522 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 4 live ants on top of prep table near oatmeal at front counter. Operator eliminated,cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen near ice machine and at front counter area. Manager had employees remove at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee open zip lock bag of cookies on prep table in kitchen near ice machine. Manager had employee remove and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Movable metal rack holding clean dishes under Ecolab pest control equipment on wall. Operator moved rack at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-08-4

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sliced American cheese in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority

08A-05-6

Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table over mayo packets in kitchen, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

12B-07-4

Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

40-06-5

Basic - Observed: Ice buildup on floor in walk in freezer. Priority: Basic

14-69-4

Basic - Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of 2 oz Soufflé cups and lids on floor near back door. Priority: Basic

25-05-4

Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on front counter and dish machine area. Priority: Basic

21-12-4

Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at dish washing area. Priority: Basic

42-01-4

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

22-20-5

Mar 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid at dish area.

41-17-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dining area.

36-32-5

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator has employee remove at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-01-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface near office area

29-03-4

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burgers stored above RTE foods **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. **Corrected On-Site**

25-16-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds #6522 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds #6522 on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds #6522?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds #6522.

How does Mcdonalds #6522 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Mcdonalds #6522 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mcdonalds #6522's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds #6522 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds #6522 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 Mcdonalds #6522 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds #6522 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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