McDonalds
17757 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916427
What drove the grade
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 22 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 22), 2 intermediate (fixed before it reopened Oct 22), 2 basic-9
- Emergency closure on Oct 22, reopened Oct 22Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-20
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 22, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 22, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.
3 compartment sink was draining and wasterwater was coming up from the clogged drain and going all over the floor. Dishmachine was ran and the wastewater from the dishmachine was coming up from the clogged drain and going all over the floor. Employees observed walking through waste water.
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided.
Establishment is unable to use 3 compartment sink and dish machine due to the drain being clogged. Manager on duty states that a work order has been submitted, manager unable to attempt to unclog drain.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink at front .
Operator refilled it
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Coffee machine and soda machine draining grit soiled and black mold substance buildup. Operator cleaned them during the inspection
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
Floor drain of triple sink has been clogged and draining water on floor.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.