Mcdonald's, 2300 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: McDonald's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2300 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771-2362
License #: 6207685
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 6/2/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Milk from milkshake machine on bottom of machine
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Under ice machine at self service soda station.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dish/ dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Back salad bowl **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. McCabe area smoothie machine cooler.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to fountain soda boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Empanadas in reach in cooler not labeled with restaurant food **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Soaking in middle bay.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer in kitchen, on the bottom.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage area
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on washing machine.m **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat scrambled eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by Shake machine has a cleaning tool inside.
6/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On top of grill area
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drive thru
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter on top of stack of trays
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0 ppm, COS TO 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind smoothie, coffee station, front line
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Moisture dripping from compressor forming ice, Walk in freezer
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing from Beverage air cooler under coffee station
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No water( hot or cold) at handwash sink, cook line
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Left work station, went into walk in cooler, brought product back to cook line , without washing hands
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on shelf above sliced tomatoes, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Front of all beverage dispensing equipment , front line and drive thru. Areas
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front line
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line
4/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. faucet labelled 'cold' dispenses hot water measured at 107 F ; faucet labelked 'hot' does not dispense water - cook line
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. traulsen freezer next to fryers
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. loose napkins; happy meal components; lettersand numbers for exterior sign - dry storeroom
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. coffee and milk dispensers
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. smoothie blender
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. drink cups; dumped drinks in handwash sink - front line - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. crumbs inside traulsen freezer next to fryers
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of cups ; dry storeroom
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet missing - mopsink
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet labelled 'hot' not functioning - cook line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. no sanitizing solution set up for any work station ; buckets labelled 'clean towels' empty [no sanitizer available] Corrected On Site. chlorine sanitizer set up during inspection ; measured at 100ppm
11/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. all beverage/dispeners - front line
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. ice machine
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. utensils in handwash sink - front counter; next to fry station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. beverage air cooler - drive thru window
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. front counter Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. sleeves of drink cups ; front counter
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. flat of aw shell eggs - cook line Corrected On Site. product sold out within 1/2 hr; subsequent flat correctly marked
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. multiple locations
6/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 3/26/12.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. foodhandler picked up empty carton from floor with gloved hand; removed said carton from area; returned to area and donned fresh gloves without first washing hands
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. foodhandler pressed empty box into trash receptacle with gloved hands; then returned to handling food without removing gloves; washing hands and donning fresh gloves
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under racks ; dry storeroom
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. wrapped pkg of cooked egg portions on floor under rack - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs stored above specialty salad blend; mango fruit base; frapoe base - walk in cooler
1/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. side of flattop grill
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. orange beverage diapensers - dry storeroom
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. front of milk dispenser
  • Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. food debris in handwash sink - cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Emergency light haing by wire - above cook line For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on dispensing nozzles. juice machine, milk dispenser
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. astic orange 10 gal beverage dispenser
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bucket of iced tea - walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. plastic yellow lids in handsink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. under coffee brew station
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under handsink - cook line
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. missing from lemon wedges [drive thru window]
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. sealed case of tray liners
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. sealed case of coffee cups
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. cold water tap at handsink broken [no water] drive thru [cashier window] Repeat Violation.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. buckets of iced tea [walk in cooler]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. ice machine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on juice dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. under McCafe machine
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cool ne Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under flattop grill station
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. candy toppings on floor behind McFlurry machine Corrected On Site.
1/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. fail to wash hands after removing corrugated cardboard to dumpster by back door, returned to work station & put on gloves without washing hands
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. wet wiping cloth & plastic container lid in handwash sink Corrected On Site. items removed
  • Critical. Observed mopsink used for purposes other than the designated use. rinsed fry skimmer & tray in mopsink
  • In-use microwave oven not meeting mandated safety requirements. fan cover missing
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. fail to wash fry skimner & tray - rinsed in mopsink & sanitized in 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine test kit provided to check ammonia
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. freezer [ next to fryers]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Faucet/handle broken at handwash sink
  • Critical. Toilet rooms not conveniently located and accessible to employees. location difficult to access in between equipment [less than 12 inch clearance], also blocked by garbage pail
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. less than 5
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. cannot identify type of sanitizer in use, use incorrect test strip to check
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.( raw shell eggs,liquid eggs, egg patties) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(shell eggs, liquid eggs, egg patties all at approximately 51 degees f all moved to a working cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(upright reach in cooler at approximately 51 degees f, all foods moved to a working cooler)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(small reach in cooler in under tea machine ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(in dish area above/next to clean dishes)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(upright reach in freezer next to fryers)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.(above flat to grills)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.( 10 ppm)
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(meat freezer on cooks line)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(touching frozen hashbrowns) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(storage of food trays) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.(employees washing hands at sinks with no hot water provided)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(on reach in coolers and freezers throughout )
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.( throughout )
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.(not inverted throughout )
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(near fryers and near ice machine )
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(need vacuum breaker at every splitter)
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(hand sink on cooks line blocked by rolling cart egg cooker, garbage can and soap dispenser )
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(inside lid of ice machine cracked and broken) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.(above 200 ppm in 3 compartment sink)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.(not inverted throughout )
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.(handwash sink near grill area)
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(used as dump sink in coffee area)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(coffee area, near ice machine ) Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.( throughout )
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(cooler in front area)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.(chemical spray bottles hanging on coffee cart)
8/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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