Mcdonalds #4229, 3819 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MCDONALDS #4229
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3819 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
License #: 4701529
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. At front counter coffee brewer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo cup at drive thru area not covered/protected in any fashion. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Hamburger wrappers at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At cleaning closet in lobby area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At drive thru counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat tomatoes and lettuce at reach in cooler near cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in lobby area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At lobby dispensers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At and sink near main preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Hand sink near ice machine/salad prep area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Near back door at dry storage area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo cups at drive thru not covered/protected. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gasket frames, at reach in freezers near deep fryers.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Near dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At right ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At Lobby soda dispenser.
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Near salad prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. At dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Cardboard dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored protected from contamination. Long spoons at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On water filters near washing machine.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. McRib and steak patties. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Several chemical bottles stored with Togo wrappers and trays at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Near dumpster.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter.
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Jug of tea stored on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Hamburger patties. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Buckets at cook line reading 0 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At garbage dumpster enclosure.
7/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Beef steak patties, and 3 open boxes of hamburger patties.
  • 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. Below bacon trays.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese sitting out on cook line at 55? F.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked eggs and sausage at 62? F, not held more than 4 hours.
  • 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. Canadian bacon, shell eggs, and liquid eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Degreaser on bun rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Drive thru.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 2 sitting on rack behind cook line.
4/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED BOX OF TEA LINERS ON FLOOR IN TEA STATION - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DEBRIS UNDERSIDE OF CAFE MACHINE NOZZLE
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYERS IN KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED CANADIAN BACON HELD AT 62? F, NOT MORE THAN FOUR HOURS - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES STORED WITH CONDIMENTS
  • OBSERVED CHICKEN NUGGETS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON FLOOR IN OFFICE AND FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical - OBSERVED FRUIT REACH-IN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SOILED WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE
  • OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR RECYCLING STATION
  • Critical - OBSERVED KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WEARING WATCH WHILE PREPARING FOOD
  • Critical - OBSERVED KITCHEN EMPLOYEES CHANGE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS - COS
  • OBSERVED LIQUID EGG HELD AT 66 ?F, NOT MORE THAN FOUR HOURS - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN INSIDE TOP, SOILED
  • OBSERVED MICROWAVE MISSING INSIDE FAN COVER
  • Critical - OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - OBSERVED MULTIPLE HANDWASH SINKS WITH NO HANDWASH SIGNS - COS
  • OBSERVED MULTIPLE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED - COS
  • OBSERVED MUTLTIPLE MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY. ONE AT MOP SINK, ONE NEAR RESTROOMS - REPEAT - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED PARTIALLY-EATEN EGGS AND SAUSAGE ON TEA PREP TABLE - COS
  • OBSERVED RAW EGGS HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NOT TIME LABELED - COS
  • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS IN DRIVE-THRU NOT COVERED - REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED SOILED GASKET ON TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED WALL DAMAGE NEAR HOT WATER HEATER
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH ON SINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM
10/5/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN WARE WASHING AREA.
  • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH ICE AT DRIVE THRU ICE BIN.
  • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT STORED ON SANITIZED SURFACE; ICE MACHINE SCOOP ON CARDBOARD. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED LIGHTS IN WARE WASHING AREA MISSING SHIELD.
  • Critical - OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER SHELVES SOILED; AT DRIVE THRU REACH IN COOLER.
  • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED IN A MANNER ALLOWING CONTAMINATION; CUPS DISPENSER MISSING LID AT DRIVE THRU.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
  • OBSERVED UNCOVERED BACON ABOVE COOKLINE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED WET MOP NO HUNG TO DRY.
7/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front line hand sink
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water; by washer.
  • Observed leaking blue coca cola tank by washer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; ice scoop holder at drive thru.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored; cups holder at drive thru missing top and lacking alternative protection mechanism. Corrected On Site.
2/9/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed case of hash browns stored on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation changing gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee engaged in food prep, switching tasks without washing hands. going from food prep to walk in freezer, back to food prep. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. canadian bacon sitting on cooler at 57 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. mocha stirring spoons at drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs out in ambient kitchen temp on cooler by stove. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on counter behind register. Corrected On Site.
1/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; back sink blocked by rolling bread rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; front counter sink blocked by mop bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location; ice scoop on cardboard box. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed drive thru employee separate clear platic cups with bare hands touching top rim of cup.
  • Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint; managers working with food.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair; microwave door falling off.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water; by back hand sink.
  • Critical - Observed food on floor; bag of lettuce by back hand sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; box of fry oil by soda boxes.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; bucket of tea in prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; cases of chicken nuggets and fries in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; cases of water in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice; drive tnru.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eggs next to square eggs and cheese.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; cooler with sausage on cook line.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; liquid eggs at 58F on cook line.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups at drive thru dispensing sleeve need cover on top.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case cups in break room.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb; mop sink after "Y" on vacant side.
8/19/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provision, at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit,at front counter with milk and yogurt. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands, employees did not wash hands for 20 seconds, and did not turn off water with paper towel.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, at front counter reach in cooler with milk.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, observed employee rinse out equipment in hand wash sink.
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, at front counter with milk.
  • Observed reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair, french fry freezer.
  • Observed residue/ mold like substance build-up on drive thru drink machine , nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, at front counter. Repeat Violation.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; caanadian bacon 71F at cook's line, discard after breakfast. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; front counter reach in cooler w/chocolate milk.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; containers of brewed tea in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; case of biscuits in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; apple pies in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin; large ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups in dispensers at drive thru.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; front counter sink blocked by towel buckets and broom and dustpan.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
11/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. BROKEN IN FRONT COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. EGG& SAUSAGE BURRITO IN WALKIN FREEZER.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 300++PPM. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. INVERTED. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. OUT FRONT. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lids. LIDS ARE MISSING.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
8/3/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 32-16-1 Observed handwash sink lacking proper hand dtying provisions. Front counter.
6/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; salad cooler and front counter cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; box of ice cream mix in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair; microwave.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed clean ice scoop stored on top of bread rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of tea liners on the floor near the tea machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; lids need to be inverted at drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; top cup in dispenser needs covered at drive-thru.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; ice in front sink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food; sanitizer by tea. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
6/4/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; milk and canadian bacon at 57 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; walk-in cooler at 57 F. Frigidaire repair is on site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location; big ice scoop on bread rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups in dispensers need protection on top.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; lids need to be inverted.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink; kitchen sink.
  • Observed water leak in ceiling near light fixture near dish sink.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered steak in walkin freezer. l
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. 11-16-09
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor in storage area.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. floor drain in dishroom
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. towel in handsink at front counter
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front counter Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 11-16-09
  • Observed ice accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Critical. Lack of placard indicating the hood suppression system should be activated prior to the use of a portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
11/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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