Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 8, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored on food preparation line. Management removed and properly stored cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no back flow protection device. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzle is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by office. Employee placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket containing chlorine tested at 200PPM manager emptied and refilled bucket. Refilled with quaternary ammonia retested at 200PPM.
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not using a hair restraint. Employee placed on hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Glass shattered on interior of microwave door.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer by fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop fryer have buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop sink by walk in cooler. Manager removed and properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
41
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then proceed to place gloves on with no handwash. Employee began to prep sauces for customer use. Discussed with operator, operator had employee rewash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over brewed tea and pre cooked burrito mix. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Provided operator education packet containing cleanup procedure. Operator printed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer, discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster.Operator printed and posted on wall at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine near nozzles soiled. Front customer soda machines. Gaskets on reach in cooler near grill station soiled, near handwash sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under soda machine in cabinet, operator had employee clean and sanitize at time of inspection. Operator placed bucket underneath leak to contain leak. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
47
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer by fryers
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath hand washing by drink machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor next to soda boxes has buildup of grease. Staff cleaned up grease. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4
74
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Manager diluted bucket so it would read 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Toilet tissue missing out of two of the three stalls in the women's restroom.
32-11-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Rusted vent over drink station at drive thru window.
36-51-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Windows have grease on surface.
23-03-4
70
Oct 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle at front counter shelf with food products. Manager removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink near front counter.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scooper holder has old coffee grounds on outside.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Side of ice machine has pitting.
14-34-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has old food debris in interior.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth at front counter not in sanitizer solution. Manager removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine soiled with old food debris.
16-21-4
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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 Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” 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 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the 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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