MCDONALD'S
985 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-842-0514
Last inspected Aug 1, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 5 live flying insects observed behind water heater. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area not in operation. Manager stated work order has been placed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner bead on wall neat electric panels separating from wall.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 5 live flying insects observed behind water heater. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer and laundry soap stored over soda syrup boxes in storage area. Manager moved chemicals, stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink near drive through. Manager replaced
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at rear hand sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. Observed manager replace
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without beard guards. Observed employees put on beard guards.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under dish machine and 3 compartment sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food buildup on espresso machine, blender, and shake dispenser.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to-go buckets stored on floor at drive through. Manager placed on rack.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed: Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish machine not properly rinsing at 108 degrees F. Corrective action- observed employee set up 3-compartment sink, sanitizer tested at 200ppm Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink Corrected -observed employee replace Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cookline Corrected observed employee place hat on head Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame of walk-in freezer Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin freezer on cookline Priority: Basic
Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reachin cooler Corrected -observed employee remove Priority: 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.