Mcdonald of Fla

18250 Nw 27 Ave, Opa-Locka, FL 330563545

American

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Mcdonald of Fla, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 8, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Opa-Locka facility scores 78, putting Mcdonald of Fla on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Fry dispenser with accumulated mold like substance. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license in the office displayed date is 10/1/2024.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the CO2 tanks.

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer top of prep station.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets over prep station soiled.

23-03-4

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink with a black garbage bag covered, as per operator sink is leaking and has work order. Operator removed the black bag to make hand washing sink accessible to employees. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fry dispenser with mold like substance.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink. And women bathroom hand drying device. As per operator, electrical breakers were off.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the hot water heater and under the soda machine.

36-22-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind the soda machine.

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer by the prep table in the back. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind ice machine.

36-27-5

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Behind ice machine.

36-10-4

Jun 7, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 7, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (58F - Cold Holding), as per operator reach in cooler was not plugged in for approximately 3 hours Operator moved lettuce to walk-in freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at front counter has no running water.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front counter is blocked. Operator removed items from in front of sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Operator cleaned and and got rid of smell. **Corrected On-Site**

36-64-5

Basic - Observed in walk in cooler soiled floors

36-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed toilet seat cover loose in womens bathroom

32-05-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over preparation table

36-32-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair observed walk in freezer gaskets torn

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Operator cleaned-up water **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in storage area across from walk in freezer

36-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler soiled.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald of Fla last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald of Fla on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald of Fla?

Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald of Fla.

How does Mcdonald of Fla compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?

Mcdonald of Fla most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.

Has Mcdonald of Fla's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald of Fla have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald of Fla means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mcdonald of Fla inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald of Fla is inspected around two times per year on average.

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