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MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT #18735

14401 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay FL 33176

Last inspected Jul 1, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats39
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2326118
Grade history
JUL 23
OCT 23
SEP 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on counter at front register.
High priority/35A-05-4
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 1, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patties stored over ready to eat eggs inside reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near triple sink
Basic/36-22-4
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed McRib patties stored inside non food grade bag in reach in freezer near cook line.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak removed from package stored over biscuits inside reach in freezer on cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed manager touching a clean spatula with barehands without washing hands at grill station and removed burger patties to place in hot holding tray.
High priority/12A-16-4
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on counter at front register.
High priority/35A-05-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of prep table in front of fry station and employee glasses stored on top of prep table in sandwich prep station.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager at fry station without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler in front of mop sink.
Basic/14-11-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor next to back door area
Basic/42-01-4
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air conditioner vents located at three compartment sink area.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers no inverted on top of shelves near three compartment sink.
Basic/24-05-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at back kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers with old labels on top of shelves near three compartment sink.
Basic/16-46-4
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Prep Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust., Top of kitchen holding cabinet soiled, kitchen prep cooler, creamer gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.