Mcdonald's, 5052 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: McDonald's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5052 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4701605
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 08/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair- base of wall beside CO2 tank in back of kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- ice bin at drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning- several plastic pans on the clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination- ToGo lids at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized- chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
08/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above oven at cook line.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. At drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. At front counter reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At sauce bottles stored near mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sandwich wrappers at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Male food handler at cook line.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink near three compartment sink, and mop sink at lobby area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At both dumpster enclosures.
5/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Smoothie drink dispenser.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. At front counter next to drive through.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to office.
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back corner at prep counter **Corrected On-Site**
12/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Case of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Behind soda dispenser at drive thru.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored on preparation table near package of bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At cook line, reading 0 ppm.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink next to office resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Stainless steel stored on table near Sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Straws back area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of eggs setting on the walk in cooler
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed manager eating on front line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the prep area.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Tea container.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination pan cake containers and lids on the cook Line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.Burges.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands in front of office
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk -in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cookies and a wet towel setting on the employee hand sink.
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an food service employee with nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance on orange juice machine interior at front counter. Observed build up of mold like substances on creamer machine at drive thru area. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substances in the interior of rear ice machine. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed electrical wiring in disrepair at rear of establishment near walk in cooler. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee engaged in food preparation wearing wrist jewelry and ring with crevices. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed grill surface encrusted with grease and/or soil deposit build up. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed kitchen food service employee improperly washing hands. Employee washed hands at rear hand wash sink for less than 20 seconds (approximately 10 seconds). Observed kitchen manager wash hands for less than 20 seconds (approximately 8-9 seconds). **Warning**
  • Observed kitchen reach in freezer with excess mold like substances at interior. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for towel bucket inside kitchen. Bucket liquid reads 0ppm for both Chlorine and Quat strip test. **Warning**
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with mold-like build-up. Observed front reach in cooler gaskets with mold like build up. **Warning**
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Gaskets are in poor repair, manager states they are to be replaced soon. **Warning**
  • Observed wall in disrepair behind soda syrup are of rear dry storage. **Warning**
12/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Front Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. **Warning**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in front counter reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed an food service employee with nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance on orange juice machine interior at front counter. Observed build up of mold like substances on creamer machine at drive thru area. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substances in the interior of rear ice machine. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed drive thru employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, working with food, equipment and/or utensils. Sick Employee engaged in tea preparation and handling clean utensils at dish washing area per Manager. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed electrical wiring in disrepair at rear of establishment near walk in cooler. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
  • Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed female bathroom facility in disrepair in lobby. Sign on door directing customers to men's restroom. Standing water covering restroom floor. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee engaged in food preparation wearing wrist jewelry and ring with crevices. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed front handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink utilized to store soiled cloths. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed grill surface encrusted with grease and/or soil deposit build up. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed kitchen food service employee improperly washing hands. Employee washed hands at rear hand wash sink for less than 20 seconds (approximately 10 seconds). Observed kitchen manager wash hands for less than 20 seconds (approximately 8-9 seconds). **Warning**
  • Observed kitchen reach in freezer with excess mold like substances at interior. **Warning**
  • Observed old labels stuck to front coffee containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Observed reach in cooler and McCafe cooler equipment in drive thru/front counter area in poor repair with standing water inside covering bottom of cooler. Observed bread toaster at kitchen in poor repair with rope like cloth holding equipment together. **Warning**
  • Observed reuse of single-service plastic spoon inside and outside reach in cooler at McCafe station. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for towel bucket inside kitchen. Bucket liquid reads 0ppm for both Chlorine and Quat strip test. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered BBQ sauce sitting on oven at kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with mold-like build-up. Observed front reach in cooler gaskets with mold like build up. **Warning**
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Gaskets are in poor repair, manager states they are to be replaced soon. **Warning**
  • Observed wall in disrepair behind soda syrup are of rear dry storage. **Warning**
12/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLER AT DRIVE THRU SOILED.
  • Critical - OBSERVED COOKIES UNCOVERED IN KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
  • OBSERVED CUPS IN DRIVE THRU STORED WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION AND NOT INVERTED. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITH NON-APPROVED BRACLET, IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical - OBSERVED FRONT HANDWASH SINK UTILIZED TO RINSE MCCAFE MACHINE PART. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED FRY STATION GLASS DISPLAY CRACKED.
  • OBSERVED GRILL IN KITCHEN WITH BUTTON IN POOR REPAIR.
  • Critical - OBSERVED KITCHEN EMPLOYEE DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. REPEAT VIOLATION
  • Critical - OBSERVED MANAGER ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITH ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND POLISH WITHOUT GLOVES.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO DRYING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK.
  • Critical - OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE ON KITCHEN PREP TABLE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE STORED ON TOP SHELF OF REACH IN COOLER OVER OPENED TOMATOES AND LETTUCE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed (backflow prevention device) Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb/splitter connected to mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. Supervisor states sink will be replaced in 24 hours.
  • Critical - Observed Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at restroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substances in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dishwashing sanitizer and soap dispensing devices in poor repair at three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed employees fail to wash hands before donning gloves.
  • Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed employees wash hands in three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed tomatoes stored on floor near back door.
  • Observed front reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed orange juice reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair at drive thru.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination at drive thru drink station.
6/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed No conspicuously located thermometer at reach in cooler at front counter.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed reach in doors in drive thru area with build up of food debris/dirt.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of food debris/mold like substances on creamer dispensing nozzle area at drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle at drive thru automatic beverage machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at walk in freezer door.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands after switching from handling raw products to ready to eat items in kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris/grease accumulated on floor beneath fry station and oil vat.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed microwave in kitchen area with build up of food debris at interior ceiling.
  • Observed wall behind storage shelf soiled with accumulated black debris in dry storage area near cooler.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked ground beef/comminuted fish not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. burger at 148 Corrected On Site. now at 157
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit by drive-thru. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch hair, then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. fried product trays.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue and dead flies by drive-thru.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. bag of raw chicken stored with burgers and bacon.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; front counter reach in cooler with chocolate milk.
  • Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; box of lemonade.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice; ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eggs next to cheese in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; liquid eggs at 54F and canadian bacon at 73F on cook's line -- discard any leftovers after breakfast.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups at drive thru need covers on top.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of cups in storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; liquid eggs at 62F, Canadian bacon at 72F. Corrected On Site. Will disccard aany remaining product after breakfast.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; front counter cooler with chocolate milk.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eggs next to ready to eat onions in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; fry oil on cook line.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves; blue gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; box of happy meal containers in storage area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups in drive thru need protection on top.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; to go boxes on cook's lihe need to be inverted.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; front counter blocked by trash can.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/22/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 25-01-1 Observed single service items not stored protected; cupps in dispensing sleeve at drive-thru need covers on top.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
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7/23/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eggs next to ready to eat egg squares in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee failed to wash hands when donning new gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee failed to wash handes when donning new gloves.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of kid cups in storage area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups in drive thru.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; front counter.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. WALKIN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. FREEZER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle unprotected. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime & black substance on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. NAPKIN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. WOMENS RESTROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS' RESTROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DRIVE THRU AREA. Corrected On Site.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. NEAR BACK OF KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ANGUS BEEF BURGER IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. A black substance is present.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. SMALL LIDS OUT IN DINING ROOM.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. LIDS ON DRIVE THUR.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. DISH SINK
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. SINK BY DRIVE THRU. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Managers lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
8/25/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/18/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/24/2008Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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