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MCDONALD'S

1002 S 78 ST, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-621-3326

Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · 3 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3905181
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 4 live ants on top of prep table near oatmeal at front counter. Operator eliminated,cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2018060312Nov 14, 2018Dec 21, 2018$400
3--2015036255Aug 12, 2015Dec 4, 2015$400

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 4 live ants on top of prep table near oatmeal at front counter. Operator eliminated,cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen near ice machine and at front counter area. Manager had employees remove at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee open zip lock bag of cookies on prep table in kitchen near ice machine. Manager had employee remove and sanitized area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Movable metal rack holding clean dishes under Ecolab pest control equipment on wall. Operator moved rack at time of inspection.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sliced American cheese in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Priority: High Priority
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
Basic/22-20-5
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table over mayo packets in kitchen, operator removed at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over prep table in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Observed: Ice buildup on floor in walk in freezer. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-69-4
Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of 2 oz Soufflé cups and lids on floor near back door. Priority: Basic
Basic/25-05-4
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at dish washing area. Priority: Basic
Basic/42-01-4
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on front counter and dish machine area. Priority: Basic
Basic/21-12-4

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.