Mcdonald's, 2875 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: McDonald's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2875 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4701383
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Not flushing stopped up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 50, cheese 54, ham 58. Discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of dried cream on creamer dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Trays and racks for hot hold.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Unit taken out of service. Another unit put in service.
11/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Wire racks and trays in hot hold units. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing towel.
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
5/30/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Back stock room.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Whip for tea.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Drive Thru.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Wire racks and trays in hot hold.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
5/20/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cups
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wire racks and trays for hot hold has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walkin
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning towels.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Glasses and keys. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Cups and lids. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk and eggs at 48°. . Not over 4 hours cooled to 41 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (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.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Wire racks and trays in hot hold unit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walkin.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing items.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink by office.
  • Basic - Soiled reach in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler by salad prep table. 01/03/2013 Observed food debris around doors of Traulsen 4 door reach in freezer. 01/03/2010 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 01/03/2013 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth on salad prep table not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee at griddle failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink substance in the interior of the ice machine. 01/03/2013 **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink when water running at 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by office. **Corrected On-Site**
3/21/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse on shelf above salad prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin by drive thru window. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Hand wash sink in salad prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler by salad prep table. Observed food debis around doors of Traulsen 4 door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth throughout kitchen not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by office. **Corrected On-Site**
1/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Storage area
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Dumping ice.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Cup dispenser with cups not covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of take-out cups on floor at drive thru window. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on counters throughout kitchen. Corrected On Site.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site. Box of chocolate milk.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Observed torn gasket reach in cooler.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Cups not covered at drive thru window. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Happy meal box on floor in storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Skipped rinse; only poured santizer over dishes instead of soaking.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. rag storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. fish in hot holding at 127F. less than 4 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink after splitter valve. Repeat Violation 9/22/11.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. rag in handsink. Corrected On Site.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen cookline.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen sinks.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens room.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. womens room.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee on phone with gloves on, then contiinued to food prep.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. drive through cups. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. big mac boxes, dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. iced tea at drive through. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling AC vent cover missing.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen, drive through. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. milk cooler; front counter.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. sink behind cookline used as a dump sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Eggs lateral to mcgriddle cakes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Cups at drive through not protected from dust. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.cases of cups/happy meal containers; drive through hallway. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. coffee; drive through. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tea; drive through. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. needed on 'non-sanitizer hose' side of splitter valve at mopsink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
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3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 45-15-2 No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
1/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; shell eggs next to cream and liquid margarine in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands; did not use any drying method in women's room.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of cups near front counter.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups in dispenser at drive thru need protection on top.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; lids at front counter and in lobby need to be inverted.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; behind grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 1-3-11.
10/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces of wire racks in UHC encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces of wire rocks in UHC ( hot hold) encrusted with grease deposits. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. Behind soda boxes.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE. Corrected On Site.
2/23/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food tea not stored in a clean, protected location. Laid on counter.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength in wiping cloth bucket.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces of wire racks in UHC ( hot hold )encrusted with grease deposits. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up in handsink ,nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed single-service items cups stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
10/23/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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