Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Mcdonald's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle on creamer dispenser in drive through window has buildup of black-mold like substance. Employee cleaned creamer dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine lid is soiled. Interior of ice machine glue is separated and is visible when looking into machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in stacked freezer next to fryer are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in stacked freezer next to fryer are soiled.
23-03-4
74
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink near back office missing vacuum breaker. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on front cooler in disrepair, discussed. Gaskets on back reach in cooler near electrical closet in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on back reach in cooler near electrical closet soiled. Operator had employee start cleaning gaskets at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Back soda machine leaking underneath machine, operator has leak contained in bucket. Not creating sanitary nuisance. Operator mopped and sanitized at time of inspection. Discussed with operator contacting technician to repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Air conditioning unit in walk in cooler leaking condensation, operator had pan to catch drainage above eggs. Observed drainage splash onto eggs. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink near back office missing vacuum breaker. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
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 and proceed to stock single service cups, discussed tith operator. Employee rewashed hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Container of grill degreaser near supply closet, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning unit in walk in cooler leaking condensation, operator had pan to catch drainage above eggs. Observed drainage splash onto eggs. Discussed with operator. Operator mopped and sanitized at time of inspection. Operator discarded eggs. Discussed with operator contacting technician to repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees with no hair restraint. Discussed with operator. Operator gave employees hats at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on front cooler in disrepair, discussed. Gaskets on back reach in cooler near electrical closet in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on back reach in cooler near electrical closet soiled. Operator had employee start cleaning gaskets at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Back soda machine leaking underneath machine, operator has leak contained in bucket. Not creating sanitary nuisance. Operator mopped and sanitized at time of inspection. Discussed with operator contacting technician to repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back ice machine lid soiled. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked trash up off the floor without washing hands before returning to work. Manager had a discussion with employee about proper hand washing. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside mini cooler are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on edge of mop sink. Manager properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone stored on food preparation table. Employee removed and properly stored cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees not using hair restraint.
13-02-4
61
Oct 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 72F. Manager replaced hot water and it temped at 158F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth chlorine measured at 0ppm. Employee refilled bucket and it measured at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.
How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mcdonald's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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.
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