Mcdonalds #4211, 3438 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MCDONALDS #4211
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3438 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312
License #: 4700661
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Observed box of 32ounce styrofoam cups on floor in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on employee at front counter scooping ice and preparing coffee beverages.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Observed on reach-in freezer at end of cookline.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed thermometer needed in reach in cooler at end of cookline. Observed unopened liquid egg products held within cooler.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed reports available 5/22, 8/30 and 4/26 2013. Observed last inspection completed 3/5/2014.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink near dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at lobby drink station.
  • 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 engaged at cookline wearing no gloves but using utensils, touch face and then re-engage in food prep without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Observed majority near water heater and laundry equipment. Observed a few in the kitchen area. Observed dead small flying insects in the single service storage compartment area below the lobby drink station.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items above and at the end of cookline: Canadian bacon 74°, 63°F, liquid egg whites 66°, 70°F and folded egg patties 64°F. Observed all items out less than 4 hours at time of inspection.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs at end of cookline with ambient air temperature at about 74°F.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Observed along the sides and back of the ice bin at the coffee station.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris on milk dispensing nozzle/equipment. Observed on both milk dispensing machines around the top of the dispensing nozzle.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of green/yellow slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on the black plastic ice guard in the interior.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed plastic container and spray bottle stored in basin of handwash sink near dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink at front counter, near cookline and at dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
08/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed under flat top cooking station.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed on right drink machine in lobby.
3/5/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods in reach in chest freezer at end of cookline: liquid egg44°F, liquid egg whites 61°F, sliced ham 64°F. Items had been out during peak breakfast service and had been moved to reach in freezer just prior to inspection. Inspector observed items moved to walk in cooler during inspection and about 20 minutes later ham slices were observed at 60° and liquid egg whites were observed at 42°F.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of slimy black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Observed employee rinse coffee brew pot at handwash sink located at front counter near the drive thru.
12/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Observed coffee filters removed from packaging at front counter not properly inverted to protect from possible contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed water keep on reach in freezer near egg and sausage cooking station. Observed coffee near pick-up/ service window. Manager disposed of both. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets soiled with food debris build-up. Reach in freezer and cooler units throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed over "Q-ing" ovens. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In lobby area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
8/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Frappe cooler near drive thru.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Wrappers, Togo boxes, etc...in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Canadian bacon.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Left on three compartment sink drain boards. Also on main cook line. Also in hand sink near drive thru.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Female drive thru (window 1) employee.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping clothes stored in hand sink near drive thru window.
5/22/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Middle stall women's room out of order.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. In dumpster enclosure.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash bags left in hand sink near mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink At end of cook line, also near front counter.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near front counter.
4/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In stall area of men's room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Hamburger patties. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on main cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states all food has been in unit no longer then 2 hours. All food moved to cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Located in dumpster area.
  • 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. Tall reach in cooler located off of main cook line. All TCS food moved to walk in cooler.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrub pad left in hand sink near drive thru window. **Corrected On-Site**
1/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT IN REACH-IN COOLER ON COOK LINE. YOGURTS AND COOKED POTATOES IN THE COOLER WERE PREPARED THIS MORNING (THE FORMER AT 5:00, THE LATTER AT 6:00) AND BOTH PRODUCTS WERE BELOW 70 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. OBSERVED OPERATOR MOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TO THE WALK-IN COOLER (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS 35 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT).
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FAN VENT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice bin. IN COFFEE STATION. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. CUPS BY DRIVE-THRU WINDOW. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BY COOKLINE.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BY DISH WASHER.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BY THE FRONT DRIVE-THROUGH WINDOW.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. PREPARED TEA IN CONTAINER NEXT TO DRIVE-THROUGH. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. SHELL EGGS STORED NEXT TO CHEESE IN REACHIN COOLER ON LINE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. ON TOP OF REACHIN COOLER ON LINE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. ON REACHIN FREEZER ON LINE.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions on the front line.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory on the front line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda in the drink machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed employee dumping liquid in the front counter handsink.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed handsink on the cookline ice inside the handsink.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an employee with long fingernails and bandage working with exposed food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit by drive thru.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then don gloves, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring while preparing food.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut at both dispensers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface drive thru reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at three separate handwash sinks - by office, by McCafe station, and by fryers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory by office. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN FREEZER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop without handle being used in ice machine.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black substance & slime on soda dispensing nozzles area. DRIVE THRU.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. CUPS IN DRIVE THRU NOT COVERED. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. CUP LIDS NOT INVERTED. Corrected On Site.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when changing gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. oven handles dirty.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; cases of McNugget cartons and breakfast trays.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet; women's room.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet; men's room.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; cook's line. Repeat Violation. 1-15-10
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; dish area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; drive thru.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; dish area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; front counter. Corrected On Site.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Rubber bracelet worn.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets by fryers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb; needed after Y connection at mop sink, on black hose that goes to the ground.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee grounds in front handwash sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; all handwash sinks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use, by Class K extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.ice
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.chicken nuggett walkin freezer
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.whisk for tea
  • Critical. Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.by back door
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.dumpster
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease container lid open.in dumpster aa
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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