Mcdonald's

7350 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634
American
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Mcdonald's has been inspected six times since 2022. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Mcdonald's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker improperly placed at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker attached to mop sink faucet and not at splitter with hose attachment. Discussed with manager.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for individual butter packets stored on the front line. Manager provided a time stamp at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Chlorine tested at 0ppm. Manager set up three comprtment sink at time of inspection. Three comprtment sink Quaternary ammonia tested at 200ppm. Manager added more chlorine pellets to dish machine, chlorine retested to 100ppm at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Yudd and Melis.
53B-14-5
58
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A few pieces of fried fish 122-131 F in hot holding unit.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm).
41-18-4
74
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm . Operator stated that dish machine is out of order and awaiting repair. Inspector suggested that the 3-compartment sink be set up until utilized for sanitization until dish machine is repaired. Manager set up 3-compartment sink and tested sanitizer at 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bib connected to mop sink splitter.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand sink in on cookline. Employee replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Happy meal containers stored on floor in drive ether area. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Feb 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anyelo Gonzalez, expired on 01/23/2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes in handwash sink at kitchen. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only.
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Multiple microwaves.
22-08-4
78
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands in handwash sink with malfunction soap dispenser.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink with quaternary ammonia tested 500+ppm. Manager adde water, manually diluted solution, tested 300+ppm. Manager placed work order for dispenser with Ecolab. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service area. Provided. Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At all 3 handwash sinks at the kitchen and food prep area. Manager able to fix the issues and soap dispenser working properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
61
Oct 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 piece of fried chicken patty 122 F stored in hot holding unit at cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded.
03B-01-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 25ppm. Operator remade solution to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee leaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine, chlorine tested 0ppm. Dish machine is not operating at time of inspection, chlorine reservoir empty, operator refilled. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
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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 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 58 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mcdonald's inspected?

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