MCDONALD'S 1939
40728 N 19 US HWY, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-943-8721
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in kitchen - open bags of raw chicken over case of biscuits, and French fries, operator removed biscuits and fries. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in kitchen - open bags of raw chicken over case of biscuits, and French fries, operator removed biscuits and fries. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on to put hash browns in bag without washing hands
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling cash then scooping ice and pouring tea without washing hands or putting gloves on
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together with soap for 6 seconds
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then food tray and fry basket without washing hands or putting gloves on
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee scooping ice and preparing drinking with long fake painted nails with jewelry on the nails.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Employee with long painted finger nails putting napkins and food into to go bags without gloves or washing hands
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter hot water ran for 2 minutes 79F
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working expo window and fry station with no hair restraint
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs took gloves off handled clean utensils without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with manager
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb near curbed mop area in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.