Mcdonalds

8214 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

American

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdonalds seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a black mold like substance on and around soda nozzles on self serve soda fountains in dining room at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks stored in back room by walk in cooler not secured at time of inspection. Operator re-chained tanks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Observed floor is soiled under flat top griddles and fryers with old grease at time of inspection. -Observed men's restroom floor has paper debris on it at time of inspection.

36-73-4

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee use cell phone than put on gloves before getting on the grill. No hand washing observed. Discussed with manager employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 flying insects in storage closet between men and women's bathroom. Employee discarded, clean and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris, employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested at 10ppm, employees cleaned remade at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled. Employee cleaned at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage trays across from 3 compartment sink present with wet nesting. Explained proper air drying before stacking.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Next to fry cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized freezer **Corrected On-Site**

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line next to reach in coolers soiled with grease. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in between microwave.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over microwaves. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen areas underneath cooking equipment and in dry storage area

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk-in-cooler near door

36-17-5

Mar 6, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee in hand sink in front kitchen area hand sink

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area

36-73-4

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 6, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operators prepping food without wearing a hair restraint **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooksline holding raw bacon.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Behind cooking equipment on cooksline **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooksline holding raw bacon. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Mcdonalds most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds 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 Mcdonalds inspected?

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

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