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MCDONALD'S

7909 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 6146821100

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3900496
Grade history
JUL 23
JUL 24
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on end of cook line - Cold Holding: Canadian bacon 60 F, liquid egg 59 F, raw shell eggs 59 F ambient. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer, re temp at time of inspection: Canadian bacon 46 F, liquid egg 41 F, raw shell eggs 39 F ambient.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee at the front line handle raw beef patties then changed gloves without first washing hands. Discussed with employee and manager proper handwashing when changing gloves or tasks.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon and sandwich wraps. Manager relocated all raw items to an approved location at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located next to front service counter. Manager provided soap at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink. Located next to front line grill. Manager stated it is clogged and plumbers are current at establishment to repair sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on end of cook line - Cold Holding: Canadian bacon 60 F, liquid egg 59 F, raw shell eggs 59 F ambient. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer, re temp at time of inspection: Canadian bacon 46 F, liquid egg 41 F, raw shell eggs 39 F ambient.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Manager restocked paper towel at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 1 sanitizing bucket tested 10ppm. Manager removed bucket. Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. The sanitizing solution tested 10ppm soiled with accumulation of debris. Manager removed bucket.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service area. Manager provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4

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.