Mcdonalds St Pete #5397, 300 N 38 Ave, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: MCDONALDS ST PETE #5397
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 300 N 38 Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33704-1332
License #: 6200853
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop at the McCafe front counter near the hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Glove in hand sink at the warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
10/24/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean food containers not properly air dried - wet nesting in the clean utensil area shelf. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Food trays in the dish area stored on the floor,not properly air dried with wet nesting observed and exposed to splash,spillage from the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to outside from the dry storage area.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.Reach in cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in bucket near the hot water heater. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.McCafe area hand sink observed evidence of coffee grounds in the bowl. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Sink on the cook line blocked by towel storage buckets and also has wiping cloths stored in the bowl **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Two wiping towels in hand sink near the office. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.McCafe sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.back paper storage hallway near the break room.
10/16/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Egg reach on cook line.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.strainer in dish area shelf has torn screen.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy food debris.Chicken nugget storage upright reach in on cook line.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Two mops in dish area in dirty water in mop bucket.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.chlorine at 200 ppm
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed fabric food towels in hand sink at cafe area.
6/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.reach in freezer gaskets at the fry area.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Break room table.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Evidence of sink at cafe area being used as a dump sink coffee grounds observed in sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Sink in cafe area.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Sink nearest the drive thru and office.
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Clean utensil storage rack.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.upright reach in freezer on food preparation line.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops in full mop buckets in back storage area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.Bottom edge of splash shield.
8/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On motor unit and on floor
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Flurry peanut butter crumbles beside handsink on front line
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0 ppm. To 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At end of cooks line. And at station on cooks line**Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Pink mold-like substance on plastic casing inside ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. On soda machine in front lobby
  • Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. In between glove changes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed employee food being stored on cooks line. Cake stored beside salad cooler for employee consumption. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees on cooks line with bracelets and multiple rings on each hand.
  • Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs and spray bottle stored in handsink on cooks line.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. On cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Cups at drive thru line open to ceiling. **Corrected On-Site**
6/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hot water in restrooms below 100F - builder states the flow has to be adjusted by plumber.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employees preping/cooking without hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. On back cook line microwave Q Oven.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. At back sink 2 mops on floor.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
12/1/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. missing at employee hand sink in kitchen area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on top of dishwasher
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. missing in reach in cooler near cooks hot line
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. insides of dishwasher doors
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. bagels
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. old foid build up on clean line pans
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. cups in cup holder in drive thru area lacking tops on holder
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. single service items on cooks line need to be inverted
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. in front service area and in prep areas
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. chlorene sanitizing solution less than 50 ppm
8/8/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease. (metal tray liners in that hold bread products in prep area)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(small reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(small reach in cooler on cooks line has an accumulation of water)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.(raw shell eggs)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(upright reach in cooler next to bread racks)
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(small reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.(front area where new beverage area and oatmeal prep takes place) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(employee collecting money did not wash hands prior to preparing oatmeal )
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(reach in freezer next to grill area)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(liquid eggs,57 degees f shell eggs, 58 degees canadian bacon 57 degees , cooked egg patties 52 degees in small reach in cooler on cooks line on cooks line. all phfs moved to working coolers)
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(in large stall of ladies restroom )
1/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.(liquid eggs)
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(employee in fryer area did not wash hands before putting on gloves to start food prep)
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in freezer on cooks line)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.(small ice machine )
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.(no handwash sink in front area where all new beverage prep areas are located)
9/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of tortillas Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. drive thru window Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.Quat test strips provided to check chlorine sanitizer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 0 ppm Corrected On Site. machine primed recheck 50ppm
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. gray bins containing condiment packets, tea bags, wrapped forks & spoons Corrected On Site. cleaning process started during inspection
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. left side , grill area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on orange juice dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. condiment bottle nozzles
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. bulk ketchup dispenser [lobby]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. crumbs inside unit containing McGriddles
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. iced tea stains [behind dispensers [lobby]
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. sealed case of drink lids Corrected On Site. put away during inspection [delivered this morning]
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. less than 5
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. fail to check sanitizer level prior to operating dishwashing machine, then provide incorrect test strips
3/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. measured at 0ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 100 ppm
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed hole in wall. ceramic tile missing [dishwashing area]
  • Observed hole in ceiling. drop ceiling tile missing
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. blocked by storage rack components For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. side 1 [grill area] For reporting purposes only.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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