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MCDONALD'S #1868

1490 N UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines FL 33024 · 954.972.2004

Last inspected Jul 22, 2025 · 3 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats96
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1601741
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
JUL 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

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

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025061319Jul 22, 2025Sep 10, 2025$200

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with attached hose on mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket and chemical spray bottle in hand sink hand sink opposite triple sink. Manager removed items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 large CO2 tanks by back door not secured. Manager replaced chain to secure.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic around ice chute and above soda dispenser nozzle at front counter soda machine has mold like buildup. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink splitter missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Single CO2 tank by back door not secured. Manager rescuers with chain.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 19, 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 ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food/ snacks stored on top case of single service paper wrappers in dry storage area. Operator moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Gasket torn in chest freezer next to hand wash sink in cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to hand wash sink in cook line. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Basic/14-69-4/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.