Mcdonald's, 7350 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: McDonald's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7350 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634-2222
License #: 3904963
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By bag in box soda
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. First drive thur window. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Beverages stored on top of food shelves in dry storage.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By washing machine
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.case of vanilla syrup **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Yellow vest stored on top of food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Canadian ham in same box as raw beef patties **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Liquid eggs above ready to eat foods in reachin cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
09/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to directly scoop ice into drink cup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Smoothie base. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **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. Drive thru
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. French fry Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink cups drive thru.
  • 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. Clean spill on floor with paper towel, engaged in handling food directly afterwards.
  • 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.
8/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottled water.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pancake containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
4/5/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer .
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drive thru.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler/front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front counter, Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler/front counter.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.drink cups/drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. chicken/walkin freezer, pies not covered. Corrected On Site.
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. front counter.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. strawberries,freezer.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bottled water/drive thru Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bottled water/drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler, hamburger buns. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. drink lids/drive thru, cups/ice cream machiine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sausage patties, strawberries/walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. near walkin cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. sanitizing solution. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front counter handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers/front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 4 door reach in cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.drink cups/front counter. 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. pies, burgers, brewed iced tea. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. reach in front line.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. freezer at fryer area.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. ice cream lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. less than 50ppm chlorine
  • Critical. Observed buildup ofsticky residue on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. food boxes stored food side up Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. drink lids drink side up
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. bags for happy meals stored on floor.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. cooking folded eggs on portable griddle
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding walkin coolerequipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. freezer cooler
  • 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.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
3/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
10/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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