Mcdonalds Of Gainesvil, 201 Nw 13 St, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MCDONALDS OF GAINESVIL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 201 Nw 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32601-5125
License #: 1100182
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hot water side at front hand wash sink.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Egg product from 7 am marked for 1:25 pm. Discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At drive thru. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsed coffee in front hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Coffee. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups at drive thru without cover.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On empty slot.
  • 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. Rehydrated onions and cut lettuce on line. Added time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. On cook line raw steak over fully cooked sausage patties. Moved steak. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Sanitizer dispenser above apple pie boxes. Moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At drive thru.
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to ice machine cracked. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Hash brown freezer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer''s instructions. At back door dated 10/6/11 **Warning**
9/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Leak at entryway of dry storage from ceiling. **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Behind front counter. Placed in cabinet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to ice machine cracked. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Hash brown freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins in dry storage under ceiling leak. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Pastries, beef patties in open exposed boxes and fries placed in fry baskets unprotected. Covered or protected. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Tiles cracked behind three compartment sink. Also around base in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with mold like substance in dry storage. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Handled fryer basket while still carrying broom and dustpan used to sweep floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 4 part splitter. The two parts not connected to chemical dispensers with internal back flow devices need a vacuum breaker. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell egg over cooked egg product on line reach-in cooler. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 24 small live roaches 2 large live roach in dry storage area. Killed by crushing or spray. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Fryer cleaner on top shelf above clean dishes at three compartment sink. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At drive thru. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. At drive thru. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front counter. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. At back door dated 10/6/11 **Warning**
9/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of soda nozzles in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bins. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer in prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Drive thru. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Green buildup behind cover of ice bin in dining area. **Warning**
9/10/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of soda nozzles in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Utensils soaked in detergent water, sprayed with rinse water, then placed to air dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bins. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer in prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. On prep line. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Drive thru. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers on prep line, and in dry storage, plastic spoons in dry storage, Cup dispenser covers in drive thru. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Green buildup behind cover of ice bin in dining area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Numerous items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese on prep line 46? 48? moved to working unit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. 12 Breakfast Burritos returned to walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two broken eggs on flat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Food held using Time as a Public Health Control placed in walk in cooler for later use. 12 breakfast burritos. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. On shake mixer at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Whipped cream drawer at front counter. **Warning**
5/22/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Around ice chute of soda machine in dining area.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils in storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.in office. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine. in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Drive thru.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons in storage, Take out containers on prep line, cup dispenser in drive thru. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Hand sanitizer over reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front line, rinsing cream dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
1/14/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Cracked plastic bins in storage area and cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handwash sink near office. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Equipment blocking egress. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Cups in drive thru dispenser. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Ice chutes in beverage dispenser in dining room, ice bin behind front counter, and main ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Sanitizer spray bottle next to open chest freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Beef patties in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ham stored in contact with raw shell eggs in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth on prep table. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Drive thru reach in cooler ambient air temperature 45 F.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet-nesting of containers near three compartment sink.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs in prep area.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Hot holding storage trays cracked.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, drive thru reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Drive thru dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee donned fresh gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Washed for less than 20 seconds.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Water input hose leaking in juice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee scratched top of head then continued packaging food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Burrito mix in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler in drive thru.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on ice machine in poor repair. Gasket on whipped cream door in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler doors not closing properly.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by filter machine.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Long plastic spoon stored in opposite directions.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Cups in drive thru dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin along door gasket and dining area beverage machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Seasoning in dry storage, beef patties and fries in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout establishment.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0.0ppm, bucket under front counter.
6/1/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Interiors of walk-in and centerline reach-in.
  • Critical - Observed buildup on soda dispensing ice chute. Dining room beverage machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Rehydrated onions cooling in lidded container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food waste buckets on shelf with single service items. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Opened package of raw chicken above biscuits in walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Beverage cups. Corrected On Site.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. rear
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. drive thru
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ice scoop holder
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. ham w/ raw eggs Corrected On Site.
7/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed baby chamging table not clean.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area in freezer burgers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters above fry vats
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor. Happy Meal boxes callback: cups & drinks carriers
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
11/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Employee dragging beverage cup through ice to fill.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee failed to wash hands when changing gloves. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. grill area (mgr)
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters above fry vats
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Happy Meal boxes
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPENED PACKAGE OF CANADIAN BACON IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BOX OF HAMBURGER PATTIES IN WALKIN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. AT FRONT ICE BIN
  • Critical. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Wash solution not clean. IN TRIPLE SINK
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. CUP LIDS NOT INVERTED AT DRIVE-THRU STATION Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. SPIGOT UNDER DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AT EXTERIOR OF BUILDING
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES ON CONDIMENT CART IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. SANITIZER DISPENSER AT TRIPLE SINK SET AT OVER 500ppm. MANAGER ACKNOWLEDGED THAT SANITIZER WATER IN SINK IS NOT DILUTED PRIOR TO USE
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. HASP LOCK ON WALKIN COOLER DOOR NOT EASILY REMOVABLE FROM INSIDE
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. ORIGINAL LICENSE NOT PUBLICLY POSTED
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. LIQUID EGG Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SMALL REACHIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BOX OF HAMBURGER PATTIES IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. USED SANITIZER AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF SHAKE MACHINE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. CABINETS AT FRONT COUNTER
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. LIDS NOT INVERTED AT DRIVE THRU STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. KITCHEN AND MENS RESTROOM
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 ROACH IN ICE SCOOP HOLDER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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