Mcdonald's #16209

7435 Miami Lakes Dr W, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

American

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Mcdonald's #16209 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami Lakes restaurant scores 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the office. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed three employees wearing multiple bracelets with dangling charms and watches . **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gasket in the sprinkler area and the reach in freezer in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Cellular phone located on top of the prep table near coffee machine. Observed manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided hair restraint during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket with sanitizer solution near ice machine. Chlorine 00 ppm. Recheck Chlorine 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Sep 16, 2024

Complaint Full

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Heat activated grill toaster next to a plastic container with butter. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses next to fryer machine. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

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

35B-01-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed frozen machine soiled. Operator clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint. Manager provided one. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

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

22-20-5

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary 400 plus. Recheck 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burritos (58F - Cold Holding) located on top of the prep table kitchen less than four hours. Operator stored inside microwave to be reheated during inspection.

03A-02-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees prepping food with no hair restraint. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's #16209 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #16209 on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #16209?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #16209.

How does Mcdonald's #16209 compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?

Mcdonald's #16209 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Lakes average of 74.

Has Mcdonald's #16209's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's #16209 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's #16209 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 Mcdonald's #16209 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #16209 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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