Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
100
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Mcdonalds stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, the typical score is 80; Mcdonalds is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee drinking from a water bottle and continue to engage in food preparation without changing gloves. After brief education, employee change gloves and wash her hands . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw steak stored over bag with drinking ice in reach in freezer. Operator relocate drinking ice. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink at cookline block with garbage container. Operator removed container . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. -Observed female employee eating while engaging in food preparation at cookline.
12B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to ice machine shelves with rust.
14-33-4
61
Apr 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs, change gloves and continue to engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Manager instruct cook to wash her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw burger patties stored over pasteurize eggs, precooked eggs and ham in refrigerator drawers. Operator removed raw food items to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw burger patties stored over precooked sausage and steak in reach in freezer.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked shell eggs stored in tray at refrigerator drawers.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to determine the type of sanitizer used in establishment.
53A-10-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed female employee with long hair not effectively restraint . **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee clothe store with food items on food storage shelf. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
43
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: At time of call back inspection, observed establishment remodeled bathroom and dining room without submitting plans. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Apr 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1) Observed no hot water at hand wash sinks located next to ice machine and next to service window. Per operator, water periodically turns on/off due to construction; employees wash hands at three compartment sink. 2) Observed 71°F - 75°F water in portable employee restrooms located outside establishment. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Per operator, two porta-potty bathrooms located outside for public use. **Warning**
32-09-4
52
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12.01.2022.
50-17-3
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom used by employees, emailed operator sign which he printed and hung up. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Mcdonalds most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonalds 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected around three times per year on average.
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