McDonalds #1327
1630 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 · Permanent Food Service · License 1601650
What drove the grade
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 17 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 25 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 25, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 17, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee cleaned counter, then placed soiled wiping cloth inside container, fierce grabbed clean containers from reach in cooler, without washing hands first. After manager educated employee on hand wash procedures, employee washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After 3rd. Attempt, Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Empty bag of frozen coke inside sink, employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Lower cooler, next to flat grill, build up of bread crumbs. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Fixed on the spot
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Service window- build up of black like substance.employee cleaned and sanitized.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface.
Window service- creamers and ketchup stored in soiled container, employee removed changed both containers and placed single service articles in clean containers.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A96Routine inspection3 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee portioning cheese, wearing several long necklaces, after manager instructed, employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Dishwasher machine- out of service, establishment is using 3 compartment sink.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface.
Cup lids stored on soiled surface, by soda drinks machine. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.