Mcdonald's

7909 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615

American

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

High Risk

Mcdonald's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Mcdonald's was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Mcdonald's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee at the front line handle raw beef patties then changed gloves without first washing hands. Discussed with employee and manager proper handwashing when changing gloves or tasks. **Warning**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon and sandwich wraps. Manager relocated all raw items to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter. **Warning**

29-42-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located next to front service counter. Manager provided soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink. Located next to front line grill. Manager stated it is clogged and plumbers are current at establishment to repair sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

27-16-4

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 10, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service area. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease at cook line.

23-03-4

Jun 5, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Oct 20, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled his personal cellphone then prepping food with the same gloves. Discussed with operator, employee washed hands and replaced gloves at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested 200+ppm. Operator remade solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

16-33-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch bag stored on food storage shelf in walk-in cooler. Manager segregated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee preparing food on cook line with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

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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 Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower 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 three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mcdonald's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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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