McDonald's
1002 S 78 St, Tampa, FL 33619 · Permanent Food Service · License 3905181
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 complaint inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-10
- Violations at the Oct 15 complaint check1 intermediate also cited at the Sep 16 complaint inspection and counted there
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitOct 15, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Soap dispenser is behind the ice cream machine. By drive-through window. Manager moved the ice cream machine over
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A90Complaint inspection5 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitSep 16, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Can of whip cream in ice cube container under drink station. Ice used to make drinks. Manager discarded ice and sanitized container at time of inspection.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in ice used for drinks.
See stop sale. Can of whip cream in ice cube container under drink station. Ice used to make drinks. Manager discarded ice and sanitized container at time of inspection.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
No batteries in soap dispenser in women's room. Manager replaced at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Old lettuce on clear plastic container on dish drying rack.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee phone on prep table in kitchen near drive thru window at soda station. Employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.