MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT #1856
18295 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33157 · 305.238.7129
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed folded eggs (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per manager less than 1 hour. Employee placed eggs in another unit.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed her watch. Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to handle food at the front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing the coffee filter at the hand wash at the front.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers soiled with dust in the walk in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaged in food handling.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting by the 3 compartment sink.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout in some areas throughout the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Employee cleaned it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled. Employee cleaned it.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed folded eggs (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per manager less than 1 hour. Employee placed eggs in another unit.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided hair restraints to employees.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the mop sink and the ice machine. Employee mopped the floor.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout in some areas throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Employee cleaned them.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed it.
Feb 25, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven mitt soiled with food debris located at kitchen area next to double door standing freezer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal trays wet nesting at ware washing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer vent.
Nov 20, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 4 doors reach in cooler gaskets soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located near the grill. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer interior soiled, located by the fryers at preparation area.
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager printed the form and completed on site.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Small oven located underneath the microwave bake station.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located in the cook line.
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.