McDonald's in Tampa
Last inspected:
1002 S 78 St, Tampa, FL 33619Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This McDonald's location in Tampa has been emergency-closed twice: in August 2015 for roach activity and in November 2018 for flies. Across 22 inspections since 2015, the facility accumulated 104 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection—slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included improper hand washing (cited in at least 3 inspections), employee health reporting issues, improper cooking temperatures, and shell stock violations. The facility has incurred $800 in disciplinary fines across 2 enforcement actions. The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 found no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: November 14, 2018 for flies.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonald's in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
McDonald's in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (2)
McDonald's in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018060312 | $400.00 | Nov 14, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015036255 | $400.00 | Aug 12, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
McDonald's in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 8 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
McDonald's in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's in Tampa last inspected?
- McDonald's in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 11, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was McDonald's in Tampa last shut down?
- McDonald's in Tampa was last shut down on November 14, 2018 for flies. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's in Tampa had?
- McDonald's in Tampa has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's in Tampa find?
- McDonald's in Tampa was most recently inspected on December 11, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, McDonald's in Tampa has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has McDonald's in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, McDonald's in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has McDonald's in Tampa been fined?
- McDonald's in Tampa has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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