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MCDONALD'S

7350 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33634 · 813-884-6992

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3904963
Grade history
OCT 23
FEB 24
APR 25
JUN 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A few pieces of fried fish 122-131 F in hot holding unit.
High priority/03B-01-6
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine tested at 0ppm. Manager set up three comprtment sink at time of inspection. Three comprtment sink Quaternary ammonia tested at 200ppm. Manager added more chlorine pellets to dish machine, chlorine retested to 100ppm at time of inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for individual butter packets stored on the front line. Manager provided a time stamp at time of inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker improperly placed at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker attached to mop sink faucet and not at splitter with hose attachment. Discussed with manager.
High priority/29-42-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Yudd and Melis.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A few pieces of fried fish 122-131 F in hot holding unit.
High priority/03B-01-6
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm).
High priority/41-18-4
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator stated that dish machine is out of order and awaiting repair. Inspector suggested that the 3-compartment sink be set up until utilized for sanitization until dish machine is repaired. Manager set up 3-compartment sink and tested sanitizer at 200ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bib connected to mop sink splitter.
High priority/29-34-4
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand sink in on cookline. Employee replaced soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Happy meal containers stored on floor in drive ether area. Employee placed on shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anyelo Gonzalez, expired on 01/23/2024.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes in handwash sink at kitchen. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Multiple microwaves.
Basic/22-08-4
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands in handwash sink with malfunction soap dispenser.
High priority/12A-20-4
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink with quaternary ammonia tested 500+ppm. Manager adde water, manually diluted solution, tested 300+ppm. Manager placed work order for dispenser with Ecolab.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service area. Provided. Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At all 3 handwash sinks at the kitchen and food prep area. Manager able to fix the issues and soap dispenser working properly.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5

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.