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MCDONALDS #1327

1630 S FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954.527.1204

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats104
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1601650
Grade history
OCT 24
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After 3rd. Attempt, Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cleaned counter, then placed soiled wiping cloth inside container, fierce grabbed clean containers from reach in cooler, without washing hands first. After manager educated employee on hand wash procedures, employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty bag of frozen coke inside sink, employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Service window- build up of black like substance.employee cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lower cooler, next to flat grill, build up of bread crumbs. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Window service- creamers and ketchup stored in soiled container, employee removed changed both containers and placed single service articles in clean containers.
Basic/25-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee portioning cheese, wearing several long necklaces, after manager instructed, employee removed.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine- out of service, establishment is using 3 compartment sink.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Cup lids stored on soiled surface, by soda drinks machine. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Basic/25-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.employee touched cell phone, then wear gloves to grab a muffin. After instructed, employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine is out of order, per manager, parts has been ordered. Establishment is using three compartment sink sanitizer
Basic/14-11-5
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee ice cream inside two compartments-Reach in Freezer- manager removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two ceiling vents in dining room soiled with dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Oct 22, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket and not allowed to dry. Operator stored correctly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator had employee correct to 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/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.