Mcdonald's, 7909 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: McDonald's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7909 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615-4607
License #: 3900496
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups and food containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Soda machines in guest area
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Front counter/coffee maker.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Drive thru area
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Shelled eggs over rte folded eggs.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Front counter/ ice in sink.
4/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Drive thru and front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink cups/drive thru, salad container/Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Cook's line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
11/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Tea buckets. **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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Cook's line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook's line **Corrected On-Site**
6/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Grill pads/towels used as a food-contact surface. Under egg rings **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Salad prep table in Walk in cooler .
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Hamburgers.
  • 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 - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. By back door, front counter at frappe/coffee area.
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. touched/wiped face with bare hands.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs over rte foods.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream cones. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. employee did sanitize hands but did not wash hands.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. milk shake mix/walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. small flies/dry storeroom.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs over lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. apple pies/ribs. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/10/2011Routine - 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. hamburger buns
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs stored over milk prodcts.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. double door freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. apple pies/freezer .
6/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ketchup dispenser in contact with garbage can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. pre-cooked eggs in contact with shelled eggs.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. lid soiled at ice bins at drink self serve area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. spray bottle at prep station/fry area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. drink lids at customer counter stored drink side up
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. food boxes stored food side up in dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. back emergency exit blocked by trash bins.
7/28/2010Routine - 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. sweeping floors
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 1 door freezer
  • Critical. Observed employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. freezer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. iced tea bucket
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. grout not level with tile kitchen
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. next to clothes wawher
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. nugget freezer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. 5/11/08
9/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/9/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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