Mcdonalds, 2026 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MCDONALDS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2026 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4701400
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- plastic cup used as scoop in ice bin below coffee station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Upon callback observed plastic cup used as a scoop in the coffee station ice bin.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination- above coffee station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Upon callback observed coffee filters not protected at the coffee station.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed- license is current but not on site. **Warning** Upon callback observed license is current but not on site.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Upon callback observed the fan cover in the walk-in cooler soiled with dust.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers- above cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Upon callback observed lights above the cook line missing the proper shielding.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair- French fry reach-in freezer and raw hamburger reach-in freezer. **Warning** Upon callback observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination- To Go boxes above cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Upon callback observed Togo boxes not inverted above the cook line.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime- lobby soda fountain. **Warning** Upon callback observed build-up of a mold like substance on lobby soda fountain ice chute.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 10/27/2014. **Warning** Upon callback observed no proof of employee training. This violation must be corrected by 12/1/2014.
10/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- plastic cup used as scoop in ice bin below coffee station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination- above coffee station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed- license is current but not on site. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container- scoop handle touching jalapeos at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers- above cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair- French fry reach-in freezer and raw hamburger reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination- To Go boxes above cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses- 2 wet wiping cloths on prep surface to the right of the grill station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime- lobby soda fountain. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 10/27/2014. **Warning**
08/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. At women's restroom.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Several locations throughout kitchen area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. At drive thru area, frappe cooler, and far right reach in cooler, also at front counter, glass front reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo cups at drive thru area, not covered/protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. At bottoms of soda dispenser at lobby area.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Under three compartment sink, several tiles missing.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Air freshened stored with Togo cup lids, near front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At drive thru area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Tall reach in freezer across from cook line/next to fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Release sheet cleaning pan cracked chipped and missing prices.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Tea and pickets on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. At mop drain next to three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Under hand wash sink in kitchen area next to office
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (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. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. AT cashier hand wash sink.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
12/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles burger wrap paper stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee on prep line with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by office.
7/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of dried cream on cream dispenser head.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Wire racks for hot hold.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/20/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like on orange juice dispensing nozzles in drive thru.
  • Critical - Observed employee engaged in food preparation, handle chemical cloth and return to food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves.
  • Critical - Observed manager washing hands for less than 20 seconds at kitchen hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed sweet tea stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered potato mix grilled chicken in walk in cooler.
12/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/13/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT CHANGE GLOVES AFTER LEAVING PREPARATION AREA AND ENGAGING IN SEPARATE ACTIVITY WITH HEADSET EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - OBSERVED FRUIT DRINK MIX STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED KITCHEN EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITH NON-APPROVED JEWELRY. EMPLOYEE WEARING WATCH
  • Critical - OBSERVED TWO DEAD ROACHES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS
8/10/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Obseerved Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions (front and kitchen handwashing sinks).
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on interior of orange juice machine at drive thru.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris/mold like substances on soda dispensing nozzle at drive thru drink machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands by touching faucet knobs without using paper towels at kitchen handwashing sink.
6/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance on/surrounding soda dispensing nozzles at Automated Beverage machine in drive thru area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold-like substances in the interior of ice machine near walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold-like substances on/surrounding soda dispensing nozzles in lobby area.
  • Critical - Observed chemical cleaner in spray bottle stored amongst food in drive thru area.
  • Observed hole in wall in dry storage area near entrance behind racks.
  • Critical - Observed no conspicuously located thermometer in reach in cooler beneath orange juice machine in drive thru area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Drive thru area paper cups stored at automated beverage machine not covered or inverted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at frappe machine lower holding.
  • Observed wiping cloth quaternary ammonium/chlorine compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Towel bucket in drive through area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
3/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; kitchen hand sink towels not loaded properly and not dispensing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; tea urns in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; hand sink kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; liquid eggs 53F in reach in cooler - discard. within 4 hours.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food; shell eggs over canadian bacon and cheese in reach in cooler.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of cups in storage area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; front counter sink blocked by towel buckets.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eggs next to square eggs and cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; canadian bacon at 60F on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; partial case of cups and lids in store room.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; sausage in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when changing gloves.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; women's room.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/28/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect; employee arranged square eggs on grill with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves (4x).
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands; 2 seconds instead of 15.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; apple pie in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, without washing hands; dirty wiping towel on grill station.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands wh3n donning new gloves.
  • Observed 2 employees with no effective hair restraints.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; oven door surface and handles.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of cups and to go boxes in storage area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cup lids at drive thru and coffee station.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; drive-thru and front counter.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime & black substance on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime & black substance on soda dispensing nozzles. DRIVE THRU.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. CUP LIDS IN FRONT DINING ROOM.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. MENS' RESTROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS' RESTROOM . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid - MISSING ONE LID.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. IN BACK OF THE STORE NEAR WALKIN FREEZER.
1/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef over bacon, potato and pepper and onions in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Cleaning bottle on sink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Wiping cloth in sink at front counter.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Burger cook.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Cups and napkins in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Handicapped stall.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/11/2008Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 9/15/2008Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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