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MCDONALD'S CORP

3355 W 80 ST, Hialeah Gardens FL 33016 · (305)827-0049

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2326464
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flies landing on steam equipment electric cable, located in front of grilled station.
High priority/35A-02-8/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flies landing on steam equipment electric cable, located in front of grilled station.
High priority/35A-02-8/Warning
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located next to the grilled station.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in chlorine sanitizer of 300 ppm. Operator add water, rechecked 100 ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
Basic/25-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting on drying shelf above the three comp sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed under-counter cooler gasket torn, unit at preparation area at front line.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under-counter cooler gasket soiled, unit at preparation area at front line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the under-counter cooler located by the fryers cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager transferred to this unit less than 30 minutes ago. Operator removed the tomatoes and transfer the to another working cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
Basic/25-16-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit located under the prep cooler at cook line. Manager cleaned it on site.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in food warmer folded eggs (125F - Hot Holding), placed 20 minutes ago, manager discarded folded eggs.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the upright freezer located next to the fryers.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior with some old food debris, RIF located near the office.
Basic/22-16-4
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the time of the inspection observed no paper towel in handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the time of the inspection observed floor area covered with standing water near the ware washing area.
Basic/36-22-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4

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.