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MCDONALD'S #2971

3438 THOMASVILLE RD, Tallahassee FL 32312 · 727.461.3432

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats88
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4700661
Grade history
FEB 25
APR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef Patties in cooler on line 50°F. Unit was unplugged, manager plugged back in.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Unable to answer how to calibrate thermometer. Walk cfm through proper procedures.
Intermediate/53A-10-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 50 ppm quaternary.
High priority/22-43-4
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One broken egg on flat. Discarded.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef Patties in cooler on line 50°F. Unit was unplugged, manager plugged back in.
High priority/03A-02-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance. Mold like substance in drain by drink machine and chemical closet.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hand sink
Basic/36-24-5
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.