Mcdonalds, 401 E North Park St, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MCDONALDS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 401 E North Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972
License #: 5700070
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 4/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.bacon on racks at storage on line not covered from above contamination
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under handsink beside office
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.at under counter cooler on cookline
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.at/ under frontline counter
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Cook touched raw burgers with gloves changed gloves no handwashing then proceeded to touch clean equipment without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.cafe machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed pitcher for frozen drink machine stored in handsink at front counter
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Auto drink machine at drive through
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Dusty build up on and around ice scoop holder at ice machine
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups at drive through dispenser.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.10ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. On burrito mix, shredded and slice cheese.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Precooked packages of egg stored on top and touching raw shell eggs at cooine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.ice bin on frappe machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Heavy dripping slime/ black thick moldy growth on nozzle at drive through soda dispenser, growth on surrounding areas and cup holders of auto fill parts
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On ice cream machine dispenser area where cup rests and at top fill area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on frappe gasketsdispensing nozzles/equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. When asked when necessary to wash hands if handling raw shell eggs answer was every hour. Reviewing food safety training, McDonald's training does not state to change gloves and wash hands between raw and ready to eat foods.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on dishes after cleaning, observed cleaned stored pans with old labels still adhering to pans, in clean dish storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned dishes stored jumbled on shelf at line end, observed particles of food on cleaned dishes sticking out from under shelf, catching dropped foods, .
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.burger boxes not inverted on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.ice bin over frappe machine has black and brown growth/ buildup in and outside container
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.slimy black buildup, at drive through drink dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.onareas around blender and crevices of frappe machine, old food buildup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.black debris/ growth around juice dispenser nozzels **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At self serve area,
7/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.observed boxes of burger and sausage and beef packages open not recovered in walkin cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to clean utensils and single service,without washing hands. Observed cook touch raw burgers then remove gloves handle burger trays and put liner in burgervtraybwithoutvwashing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food blach debris/grease on food-contact surface.at cafe blender, and ice cream dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed box in handsink and mop buckets
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At cookline
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.without DOB and expiration date
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. cooked bacon on cook line in open pan on top shelf
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scale/lime and black slime buildup on surface that contacts scoop tip on ice scoop holder on outside of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.drink lids stored on dusty surfaces at drivethtrough
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.at soft serve machine observed old slimy pink buildup on rubber stop at dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.at front counter hand towel dispenser located below / beside handsink and above garbage can, unable to dispense towels without putting hands into garbage can with hands and towels coming in contact with garbage and can **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.observed eyeglasses stored on shelf above make line at kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.in walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.bulk milk dispenser not cut at 45?angle
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.and dusty area in contact with single service drink lids
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at cafe machine handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - paper towels in contact with garbage can . No way to retrieve paper towel without reaching pinto and coming in contact with garbage.at front cafe machine. **Corrected On-Site**
1/9/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of Black slime material on caf(ead.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at dining area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.and fiilled with garbage, birds present in dumpster. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.not inverted on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at dishwash Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at front caf-achine Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at fryer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at icemachine Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.no handsink in establishment furnished with any hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to handle clean utensils without washing hands.observed cook handle raw burgers and then remove gloves and touch clean utensils and handle ready to eat food containers/trays. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.Observed cook touch raw be4f then handle clean tray of cooked chicken without washing hands and changing gloves . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.cook on line not washing hands between raw meat and clean utensils /ready to eat food containers.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler ambient air at 51 degrees F. foods above 41 degrees F .
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at caf-achine front counter.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime above cupd beside soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed employee sweeping floor then wipe hands on pants and walk to fryer touch clean utensils and refrigerator units, then move to frontline to bag foods without washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed foods in walkin cooler held above 41 degrees F .yogurt at 51 voluntarily discarded all other potentially hazardous foods moved to freezer.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.cups not protected from above contamination at drive throuh. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.burger boxes on cookline not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopsink 4 way splitter added hose attached ,no back flow preventer in place.
  • Critical - employee personal foods and drinks food not properly segregated.observed drinks and employee personal foods stored over/above and on and touching containers of food for customer sale. Corrected On Site.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked ground beef/comminuted fish not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.burgers at 140 degrees F visibly raw. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed 3 live flies at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ice drop and gaskets above pitcher on ice caf"lender.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at drivethrough
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.observed clear plastic outer lining around tube, milk visible in liner. tube not cut properly as required. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored , drink cups,without protection from Above contamination at drivethrough window. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, ants at front counter , handsink at drivethrough , tea urns at drivethrough
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at front handsink ,at caf-achines Corrected On Site.
  • Inadequate number of trash receptacles in establishment.no conveniently located trash at fry handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.removed gloves observed staff touching raw burgers removed gloves and handled clean equipment and deli papers without washsing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.at front caf-achine Corrected On Site.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. flat of raw shell eggs in walkin cooler. broken egg,flat carton discolored around broken egg. Corrected On Site. removed broken egg placed other eggs in clean container .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.observed 5) sealed white 1 quart containers in walkin with only use by date on containers as marking. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed flat of raw shell eggs stored sitting on top of box of whipped cream cans in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed ice scoop stored on stand attached to ice machine exterior ,observed black debris on surface of scoop stand. not clean.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed lid to tea urn with visable dark brown film on it and sticky to touch, stored in clean utensil ,dish storage rack stacked on top ofclean pans. Corrected On Site.removed lid and pan to dishwash
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.on top of bucket ds Corrected On Site.put into solution .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.observed sleeves of ds at drivethrough on floor.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.observed mopsink with added line separator making one line into 4 lines. no backflow preventor added at hose attachment
  • Inadequate number of trash receptacles in establishment.no conveniently located trashcan at handsink at frystation
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.obse4fed dumpsters with garbage bags bulging out from under lids, lids not closable due to overflow . observed employee put two bags to the side of dumpster in containment area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.dumpster not closeable due to overflow of garbage bags.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.observed employee wearing glovsvtouch raw burgers thenvremove gloves crumple gloves in hand then proceed to touch apron,then pick up clean dishes and take ready to eat foods from fryer into pans to place in warmers. Corrected On Site. manager corrected employee by having her wash hands then place\fryed foods in new clean pan and remove other pan to dishwash .retraining scheduled
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed burger drip pan with flaky scale buildup . no longer cleanable Corrected On Site. discarded .
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.at dishdry rack observed old grease layered and baked on lexan burger pan Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.obwerved pink slimy substance on one area at back of metal panel on ice machine maker trip mechanism inside machine over ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black slime on frappe machine . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on juice dispenser. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopsink
  • Critical. Observed the presence of ants at drivethrough window handsink and caffe machine area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.4 ft carbon dioxide tank secured 1 ft from floor with loose chain.would not prevent tipover. Corrected On Site.resecured at higher point.
9/16/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.observed employee put on blue gloves and touch raw burgers,then took blue gloves off and began touching clean burger panscand liners then put on clear gloves and began working with burgers Corrected On Site. employee will wash hands after discarding blue gloves and will wash hands before putting on new gloves
  • Critical. Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all solied and/or cleaned items.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.baskets at clean dishrack at 3bay sink
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.at 100ppm at grill Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.at front self service
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.box of forks at front handsink Corrected On Site.
7/22/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.MEASURING CUP IN HANDSINK AT DISHWASH AREA
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.EVIDENCED BY PLASTIC SPOON IN HANDSINK AT FRYER AREA
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at front cafe machine . Corrected On Site.Manager went to store bought papertowels and distributed to handsinks
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at ice machine
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at dishwash area-ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO HANDRYING PROVISIONS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT - MANAGEMENT UNAWARE OF CONDITION
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at drivethrough /fryer area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.as evidenced by lack of hand drying provisions at all sinks throughout establishment
5/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed black soiled buildup inside ice dispenser chute at self service ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.burgerbboxes not stored inverted on line equipment hookups dangling over boxes Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.beverage cups open to above contamination at drivethrough
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.slow drain at handsink at fryer
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopsink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.sanitizer spray bottle stored in handsink at back prep Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.wet wipecloths stored in handsink at caf"machine
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.storage room at back filles with boxes cannot enter room to clean wet vac piled on top of other containers /all jumbled-cleaningbsupplies jumbled -unable to see if spills are occurring
3/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.box of precooked burritto in walkin freezer on floor
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.single service nonhandled plastic cup used to scoop ice at drivethrough
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.observed employee wash ,sanitize, then rinse at 3 bay sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.found at 0ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at drivethrough
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at self serve
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.potatoe basket filler black on plastic potatoe bin
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.no invrrted at assembly line
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. cups not covered from overhead contamination at drivethrough
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at dishwash area
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dry storage area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged with black growth on tiles above single service dry storage
10/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Air gap not installed. bell with four sut extender after-no additonal backflow prevention installed
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked with plastic utensils Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at dishwash
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at dishwash Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.at frontline under milk reachin
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damage with black moldlike stains in dry storage over single service items with active water dripping from vent over walkway
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.storage closet with assortment of cleaning items and pressure washer stored with unknown boxes of items jumbled in closet head high no way to step inside or locate items without tumbling or dropping cans of paint and other items
7/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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