Mcdonalds #12396

1201 Sr 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

American

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Mcdonalds #12396 has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, the typical score is 80; Mcdonalds #12396 is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door

35B-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor of walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at cook line, 2 drawer cooler door handle in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored in ice machine, handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Apr 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor in walk-in freezer and in reach-in freezer at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-15: Observed the same. **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Apr 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15 live, small flying insects in back of kitchen around soda fountain, landing on soda syrup boxes. Operator killed flies and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-6

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice bin at front counter area. Employee removed ice, cleaned and sanitized ice bin during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored next to case of chicken nugget containers on dry storage shelf in back area of kitchen. Operator removed and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor in walk-in freezer and in reach-in freezer at cook line.

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds #12396 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds #12396 on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds #12396?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds #12396.

How does Mcdonalds #12396 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Mcdonalds #12396 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Mcdonalds #12396's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds #12396 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds #12396 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mcdonalds #12396 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds #12396 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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