Mcdonald's

4818 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33611

American

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Mcdonald's appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Mcdonald's was last inspected on Aug 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Mcdonald's is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored open in back store room. Operator moved filters to bag during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside of ice machine bin at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket in drive through area soiled with food debris. Operator had employee clean gaskets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Sep 14, 2023

Complaint Full

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

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Mar 27, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**

13-04-4

Dec 12, 2022

Complaint Full

5 minor violations.

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

21-12-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

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

13-02-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of gloves stored next to case of soap. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.

25-16-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Management spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site**

12A-11-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken nuggets above fish **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream machine

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of gloves on floor

25-05-4

Basic - Single-use gloves not stored in a clean, protected location. Stored in chemical closet

25-29-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Mcdonald's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's 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 Mcdonald's inspected?

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

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