Mcdonald's #14782

1146 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146

American

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025

Score

High Risk

Mcdonald's #14782 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 7, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

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

That's lower than the typical Coral Gables restaurant, which scores around 68. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (400+ ppm - Quaternary). Manager diluted solution to 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired for Shauntell Morris on 5/15/2025.

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at all handwashing sinks used as dump sinks with evidence of drink and food residue inside. Employee cleaned each during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at rear of kitchen near walk in cooler unable to dispense soap.

31B-06-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at expo line, employees uncovered water cup store in prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled with food residue. Employee began to clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line reach in cooler soiled with sauce residue. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at expo prep line, 10 piece nugget boxes stored on top of heater, not inverted from overhead protection. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket next to employee lounge area. Employee removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on cooler next to grill. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Operator put the drain plug. **Corrected On-Site**

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. One located next to the ice machine. Operator cleaned up the gasket. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned up the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the burrito mix. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's #14782 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #14782 on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #14782?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #14782.

How does Mcdonald's #14782 compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Mcdonald's #14782 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Mcdonald's #14782's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's #14782 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mcdonald's #14782 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Mcdonald's #14782 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #14782 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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