Mcdonald's, 920 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: McDonald's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 920 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612-5832
License #: 3900482
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. 4 door reach in cooler/cook's line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer/cook's line .
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 4 door reach in cooler/cook's line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Drink cup at drive thru not covered/protected. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front counter reach in cooler/syrup pump. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Under Ice machine.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter/drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter towel bucket, 0 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in dining room area.
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 Compartment sink, 300 ppm + **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Coffee filter basket, front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Fry containers, dry storage
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Under handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Coffee in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drive thru **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper wrappers, salad lids **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen, front counter
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Cleaner by drive thru **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris on food-contact surface. On tea wisk
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. No date marking by coke
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach-in-freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in freezer **Warning**
11/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach-in-freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg folds 48°, Canadian bacon 47° both returned to walk-in cooler cooled to 41° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Drink stored in drink ice 5 lbs of ice **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach-in-freezer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Square footage of building has changed new drive-thru room added in ware washing area THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 12/29/13 **Warning**
10/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bags of ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under cafe equipment
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Drive-thru ice bin
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.food debris
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach-in freezer
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.mens bathroom
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach in racks chipping and rusted
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.on single service rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.top of soft serve machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed hole in wall. Mop sink area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Line freezer
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.storage racks
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.drive through
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.spray bottle on top of bag in box soda **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.spray bottle and pesticide on single service item rack in front line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
11/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tile by mopsink
  • Observed hole in wall.by mopsink
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup in drive thru ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. drink on food rack Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
12/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
8/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. inside equipment by front line
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in front line cabinet ,1 dead under front counter,1 dead in breaker box
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under caf%quipment ,under storage racks
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. apples Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. by breaker boxes
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 3 live under front counter,3 live in elecrtical area of front line equipment ,2 live behind caf2each-in This violation must be corrected by : 8/11/11.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. ants by ceiling in back corner of storage
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by soda boxes
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.drive thru
  • Observed gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. ice buckets Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.line freezer
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.drive thru
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. sanitizer with ice bucket Corrected On Site.
12/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. burgers in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.freezers
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. caf,ids not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. caf Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk-in fan covering
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food debris inside reach-in freezer where biscuits are stored.
  • Critical. Observed cleanser hanging on cola rack. Corrected On Site.
4/29/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed box stored on WICOOLER floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed debris on "French Fry" reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Paper towel dispenser is empty at coffee area handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed spray cleanser bottle hanging on cola rack. Corrected On Site.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed hole in wall....near rear door.
  • Critical. Observed cleansers stored by coffee products. Corrected On Site.
9/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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