Mcdonald's, 1030 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: McDonald's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1030 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5616
License #: 1102456
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 5/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
5/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At make station. Disposed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above shredded lettuce in reach-in cooler. Moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At drive thru.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Orange juice.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Near office.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Karen Barlow 09/18/08. Expired 09/18/13
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 parts per million. Replaced with 200 parts per million. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Product times not changed as food being replaced. Corrected by replacing with new food with correct time.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At rear drive thru. Replaced. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front line.
9/3/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Front hand wash sink without cold water
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.apple turnovers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray bottle by condiments. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed baby changing facility not clean in ladies restroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored to go boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area burgers,cookies in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers cracked by walkin.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut plastic lower than tube.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit liquid egg 45 in glass reachin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor cups and plasticware. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils hanging by clean utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification JOHN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored next to straws. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at back handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in drivethru refrigerator.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface oj machine/cream machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification JOHN
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor syrup on floor by sodas.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored food boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored spray bottles next to straws. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.ICE MAKER. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BACK HWS.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.BACK HWS. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION .
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.SETTING UP WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION .
9/14/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. SHELLED EGGS. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. USING HAND SANITIZER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. (ALL) EMPLOYEES HANDLEING OR PREPARING FOODS NEED HAIR RESTRAINTS.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.BIG FOUR OR FIVE.
6/7/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPEN CONTAINER OF PASTEURIZED LIQUID EGG, IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. FRONT ICE BIN
  • Violation: 15-40-2 No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only. ABOVE FRYERS
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. AROUND ICE CHUTE. SEVERE
  • Critical. Violation: 45-15-2 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. Violation: 46-02-2 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. Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. DISPLAY PUBLICLY
2/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPEN CONTAINER OF PASTEURIZED LIQUID EGG, IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES IN CONTACT WITH EXTERIOR OF BOX (INSIDE FREEZER) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BOX OF BURGER PATTIES WIDE OPEN, IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. FRONT ICE BIN
  • 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. EMPLOYEE MOPPED FLOOR, THEN CHANGED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE PICKED UP TORTILLA OFF FLOOR, THEN CHANGED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. 2 SECOND HANDWASH
  • Critical. Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food. PAINTED ALSO - MANAGER
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only. ABOVE FRYERS
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. AROUND ICE CHUTE. SEVERE
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN HANDSINK AT PREP LINE
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT OF KITCHEN
  • 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. 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. DISPLAY PUBLICLY
1/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. EMPLOYEE NOT CHANGING GLOVES AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT AND CHANGING TASKS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACHIN AT DRIVETHRU
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminated. TRAYS USED TO HOLD COOKED MEATS USED AFTER BEING HANDLED BY EMPLOYEE WITH CONTAMINATED GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT HANDSINK
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. SEVERAL Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • 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. ABC UNDER FRONT COUNTER
8/4/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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