Eat SafelyIn Florida
Home/Miami Lakes/MCDONALD'S #16209

MCDONALD'S #16209

7435 MIAMI LAKES DR W, Miami Lakes FL 33014 · 305.824.0800

Last inspected Jul 14, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2325434
Grade history
NOV 23
SEP 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the office.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed three employees wearing multiple bracelets with dangling charms and watches.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gasket in the sprinkler area and the reach in freezer in the prep area.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Cellular phone located on top of the prep table near coffee machine. Observed manager removed during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided hair restraint during inspection.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket with sanitizer solution near ice machine. Chlorine 00 ppm. Recheck Chlorine 50 ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Heat activated grill toaster next to a plastic container with butter. Operator removed during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided soap during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses next to fryer machine. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed frozen machine soiled. Operator clean during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint. Manager provided one.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager corrected it.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.