Mcdonald's

1661 S 4 St, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

American

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Mcdonald's stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 7, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 7, 2025

Complaint Full

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly next to registers at front counter 1 live fly next to walk in coolers 1 live fly next to fish machine

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager with an expired CFM, scheduled to retake test next month, other certified managers present

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink next to front counter, used as dump sink

31A-11-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda syrup dispensers **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom, manger installed new sign during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water heater at rear of restaurant is leaking water from drain valve directly into floor drain of mop sink. Per manager, parts are on order for repairs. Water cannot be shut off in order to maintain hot water within establishment **Corrective Action Taken**

29-08-4

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels by drive through window. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in rear room by soda boxes.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee pones on prep table behind front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes next to drive through window not stored inverted or protected.

25-06-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 4, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry goods storage area.

36-36-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Behind milkshake dispenser spoons with food contact surface facing up. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Mcdonald's most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's 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 inspected?

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

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