Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
95
Score
Mcdonald's has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Aug 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Mcdonald's on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle water on prep table in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator moved bottle during inspection.
12B-07-4
95
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
7 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 ice machine during inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage can without lid in stall during inspection.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on pans next to dish machine during inspection
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on floors around fryers during inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on shelves in walk in cooler during inspection
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee soda in walk in cooler. Operator moved drink to employee lounge during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of happy meal containers on the ground in back store room near walk in cooler. Operator moved case during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Jun 20, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jun 19, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with with 0 ppm. Corrected, manager set up three compartment sink corrected to 400 ppm of quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One roach observed on hot water heater in dish wash area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand sink , corrected , manager replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on three compartment sink. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair in dish wash area . **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not stored protected. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
55
Apr 27, 2023
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and black mold like substance. Under fountain drink machine at self service station.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 1 microwave on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer door gaskets soiled with old food debris and slimy substance on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 1 sanitizing bucket tested 10 ppm on cook line. Employee replaced solution and tested 50ppm at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1 Employee bicycle stored at single service items storage area.
40-06-5
74
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Management spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Fish/ chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Management set up triple sink. Called Ecolab. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease back up by back door
36-73-4
61
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink set up. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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 **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 gal sprayer in back room
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic holder for sauces **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” 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 five 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 three times per year on average.
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