Mcdonald's #1868

1490 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

American

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonald's #1868 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Mcdonald's #1868 was last inspected on Jul 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Pembroke Pines restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with attached hose on mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket and chemical spray bottle in hand sink hand sink opposite triple sink. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 large CO2 tanks by back door not secured. Manager replaced chain to secure. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic around ice chute and above soda dispenser nozzle at front counter soda machine has mold like buildup. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

29-42-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Single CO2 tank by back door not secured. Manager rescuers with chain. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Gasket torn in chest freezer next to hand wash sink in cook line.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to hand wash sink in cook line. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-69-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food/ snacks stored on top case of single service paper wrappers in dry storage area. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Dec 27, 2022

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth @200ppm chlorine, operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef patties inside 2 drawer cooler in cook line. Operator moved raw beef patties to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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

29-42-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restrooms and by front counter. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Walk in cooler gasket torn or in disrepair.

14-11-5

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in freezer by fryers. Manager removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's #1868 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #1868 on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #1868?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #1868.

How does Mcdonald's #1868 compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Mcdonald's #1868 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Mcdonald's #1868's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's #1868 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's #1868 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's #1868 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #1868 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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