MCDONALDS REST
345 NE 2 AVE, Miami FL 33132
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed whole melted butter exceeding 4 hour time limit. Observed discard label indicating date of 9/7/24.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023070572 | Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer and final reading: 100 ppm.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in next to cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Utensils in poor condition. Observed ice bucket cracks in disrepair. Located near ice machine..
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling tile missing.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed Filter coffee crank.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink area. Operator relocated correctly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at drink station area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator discarded the water solution and prepared new bucket Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers located cook line area. Operator inverted during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed fly strip above food containers stored on shelf at 3 compartment sink. Manager removed fly strips.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish patties stored over hash brown potatoes in reach in freezer at cook line. Also observed par cooked chicken patties stored over raw beef patties in reach in freezer on cook line. Manager rearranged products..
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed whipped butter portions (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, butter was put back under cold holding after breakfast rush, not observing time as a temperature control.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed whole melted butter exceeding 4 hour time limit. Observed discard label indicating date of 9/7/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed whipped butter portions (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, butter was put back under cold holding after breakfast rush, not observing time as a temperature control.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink blocked by cart. Employee removed cart.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on right side of rear door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler at prep area and also observed ice buildup up on bottom shelf of reach in freezer at cook line. Employee began to defrost and clean the ice buildup up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign posted in either stall of women's bathroom or men's bathroom. Informed operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed computer monitor with build up of dust in kitchen, over food preparation area. Also interior of ice machine lid soiled, soiled gasket at reach in cooler at drive through window, top plate of ice cream machine and juice dispenser soiled. Coached manager on proper cleaning.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on cleaned squeeze bottles on dish shelf.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak at 3 compartment sink. As per manager, within a week plumber coming to repair.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed a container of utensils and silverware with food contact surface up.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed side exit blocked by mop bucket and recycle bins. Informed manager.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. The observed restaurant is being remodeled and is open to the public and is serving food through a makeshift window. The establishment does not have functioning restrooms for customers and employees.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed inside walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed metal bucket with vanilla mix stored directly on floor. Operator removed during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups and plastic lids stored directly on floor kitchen.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed big garbage container blocked exit door.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Near grill.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container located cook line area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located grill area. Operator stored properly.
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