Mcdonald's

4443 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

American

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Mcdonald's has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed area around fryers missing tiles at time of inspection. During inspection some tiles replaced **Corrective Action Taken**

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on door to walk in freezer and around blower units. Ice in multiple fan shrouds on blower unit at time of inspection.

14-69-4

Jun 23, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee reach into pocket to answer phone, answered phone touching side of head and worked with bagging drive through food during inspection

12A-25-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator had employee replace paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed togo cup lids/trash around equipment/table legs in front kitchen at time of inspection.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer on door and floor under fan units at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink without vacuum breakers attached

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on ice dispenser chute in drive thru area. Operator had employees disassemble and clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor around equipment back by dish room area during inspection. Operator had employee start cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed opened case of chicken on floor of freezer. Operator moved case during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around door and on floor in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in maintenance closet by bathrooms stored in mop bucket. Operator placed mop on mop rack to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Hot water for dishwasher 96f, management ran machine and it rose to 103 f , ecolab called **Corrective Action Taken**

27-18-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use **Corrected On-Site**

42-02-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

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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 Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's 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 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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