Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
90
Score
Mcdonald's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Mcdonald's on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeled plans submitted on 3/12/2025 does not match current establishment. Current customer service/cashier station facing front doors. No shaded area inside establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Inspector Kitty reviewed location plans through OnBase and noticed that the establishment originally submitted plans for the wrong location. Inspector Kitty spoke with plan reviewer Richard on 11/17/25 who stated that the establishment must submit correct updated plans. Upon completing the callback inspection inspector Alysha noticed that plans have not been resubmitted and contacted plan reviewer who verified that new plans have not been submitted.inspector Alysha spoke with Manager Dossie who stated he was unsure if plans were submitted. Inspector Alysha spoke to General Supervisor and provided contact information for Plan review and advised. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
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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. Chlorine testing at 0ppm, manager adjusted chlorine to 200ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer bucket tested at 10ppm, employee readjusted to 100ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-52-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeled plans submitted on 3/12/2025 does not match current establishment. Current customer service/cashier station facing front doors. No shaded area inside establishment. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by pressure washer next to Dish machine. Manager unblocked sink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wetting wiping cloth at Employee handwash sink next to fry station. Discussed with employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front line, adjacent to drive-thru station, and at adjacent to Dish machine. Employees provided paper towels to all sinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
50
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash equipment and not sanitize. Discussed with operator the importance of sanitizing all equipment after washing and rinsing. Employee rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized equipment during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wear gloves after picking up food on floor without first washing hands. Discussed with employee the importance of handwashing after touching anything soiled before wearing gloves. Employee washed hands then wore new gloves during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A plan has been emailed to operator during time of inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink blocked.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in Employee handwash sink next to fryers. Operator removed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at flat top grill on front line cook. Employee added paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service cups on floor next to back kitchen exit.
25-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
45
May 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath soda dispenser.
36-22-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from multiplex soda dispenser. In back kitchen are across from 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
90
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed for operator management signed. And some employees signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table front counter area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not operational in the process of getting fixed. Observed three compartment sink with Quaternary ammonia at 200ppm
14-11-5
82
Nov 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed juice dumped into hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” 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 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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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