Mcdonald's, 3631 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: McDonald's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3631 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308
License #: 4703302
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. At drive thru coffee brewer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. In stall at women's restroom, observed sink is under repair. Knobs are removed from sink, operator states plumber is returning, today, with needed parts, to complete repair. Restroom stall has been temporarily secured and labeled as "out of order." Other restrooms are available for customer use.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo cups at dive thru area, not inverted/protected in any fashion. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Male food handler at cook line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above hot cakes at reach in cooler near end of cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. At drive thru reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sin near three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08/19/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo cup used as ice scoop at drive thru area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind drive thru equipment.
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed cardboard dumpster is missing both lids. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. At cook line reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under drink dispensing nozzle at drive thru area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At lobby drink dispenser.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several utensils stored on hand sink near three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At lobby drink dispenser.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
07/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind frappe station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Drive thru rea. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. At cook line.
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. On soda dispenser, at drive thru, near nozzle.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Under soda station in lobby area.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Glass front cooler near cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near three compartment sink. And men''s rest room.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Glass front cooler near cook line. Also fry hopper cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Near dumpster enclosure.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several spray bottles resting in hand sink near three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near mop sink.
11/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets at end of cook line, and drive thru reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at bucket near cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - helium tank not adequately secured. Near soda boxes.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several utensils resting in hand sink near three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
10/1/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. On soda dispenser, at drive thru, near nozzle.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Under soda station in lobby area.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Glass front cooler near cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near three compartment sink. And men's rest room.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Glass front cooler near cook line. Also fry hopper cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Near dumpster enclosure.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several spray bottles resting in hand sink near three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near three compartment sink.
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near mop sink.
9/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On top of paper towel dispenser in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Center island reach in cooler ambient air temperature at 58? F.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Center island reach in.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink next to hamburger cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can and bucket with buns. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing. Plastic cups in front counter hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door tall stainless. Accumulation of food crumbs in bottom of unit.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler soiled with food debris. 2 door glass.
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handsink in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. 2 door reach in freezer in kitchen. Observed fan guards in walkin cooler with build-up of debris, dust or dirt.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Dining room.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to cooking equipment and cooking spray bottle. Raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks with watches. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink near office unable to provide adequate hot and/or cold water for proper hand washing.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front counter dressing cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Bottle labeled degreaser above fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple areas. **Corrected On-Site**
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; cook line. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands; storing glass cleaner. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination; cup dispenser missing lids at drive thru drink station.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored; all purpose cleaner stored above flat stove. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair; mop sink clogged.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink on cook line.
  • Critical - Cook line hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation 12-7-11.
  • Critical - Front line hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation 12-7-11.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink by office lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation 12-7-11.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink next to fry hot holding lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation 12-7-11.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at cook line handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation 12-7-11.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink on cook line.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; glass door reareach in cooler on front line containing milk.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect; employee pushed eggs off spatchula on to bread with bare hand.
  • Critical - Observed bucket of vanilla ice cream mix stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation 12-7-11.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee in prep area engage in food preparation, donning without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee on cook line engage in food preparation, donning gloves without washing hands. Repeat Violation 12-7-11.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands; warewashing hand sink storing measuring cup and plastic wrapping. Repeat Violation 12-7-11.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice; inside ice machine.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; oatmeal stirring spoons stored in 82F water at drive thru.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination; cups upright in dispenser without lid at drive thru. Repeat Violation 12-7-11.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored; blue all purposes cleaner stored on reach in freezer on cook line next to utensil.
  • Critical - Warewashing hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation 12-7-11.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; stored on front line hand sink faucet. Repeat Violation 12-7-11.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner. scoop without handle stored in ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink by office lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in ware washing area lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink next to fry warmer lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink on cook line lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink on front line lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front line hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. warewashing hand sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed case of water stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee failed to wash hands when changing gloves on cook line.
  • Critical - Observed employee putting on gloves without washing hands in food prep area.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. front line sink used to wash and store pitcher top.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. hand sink next to fry warmer used to clean coffee pots. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. cup dispenser missing top protective guard at drive thru.
  • Critical - Observed two containers of sweet tea stored on floor in walk cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. hanging on hand sink by office. Corrected On Site.
12/7/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Paper towel dispenser missing at McCafe station handwash sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; dispenser by office jammed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; handwash sink by dish area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at handwash sink by dish area.
  • Critical - Hot and cold water shut off at employee hand wash sink at McCafe station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink by dish area; due to leak. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Shenequa's certification at another location.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at handwash sink by dish area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; men's restroom.
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface; back of walk in cooler coils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Tube too long and not cut at a diagonal, with plastic wrap left around tube collecting residue.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, without washing hands when changing gloves. Employee disposed of loose blue gloves, removed and disposed plastic gloves, sanitized hands, and donned new gloves.
  • Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry other than a plain ring. Rubber bracelets.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair; Traulsen freezer by office.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bucket in McCafe handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tea or coffee dumped in handwash sink by office. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; plastic containers stored in handwash sink by dish area and by fry station.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets in Beverage-Air two door cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Three identical spray bottles over grill area and burger freezer with different colored liquids in each. Corrected On Site.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. PREP AREA COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ICE CREAM MIX IN WALKIN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. NO TOP CAPS ON CUPS IN THE DRIVE THRU.
  • Critical. Hot & cold water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. BECAUSE ITS LEAKING. HANDWASH SINK IN DISHROOM AREA.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. HANDWASH SINK IN DISHROOM AREA.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HANDWASH SINK IN DISHROOM AREA.
  • Observed open dumpster door. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mops not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/30/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.coffee bar
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.by soda despenser
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.by coffee bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.coffee bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/28/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.coffee bar
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.by soda despenser
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.coffee bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed a towels inside the handsink by the office.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed green cleaning pad in the handsink on the cook line.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands by the 3 compartment sink observed towel and a plastic piece and a piece of steel inside sink.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the reachin freezer next to opened fryers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles in drive thru needs cleaning.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry by the mop sink.
11/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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