McDonald's #5002

929 NW 62 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 · Permanent Food Service · License 1609578

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Grade A
Safety score 96 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 8, 2026

What drove the grade

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.Basic, repeat · 1 other violation

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 8 complaint inspection
    2 basic (2 repeats)
    -4
  • Safety score96

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Complaint inspection

2 violations found
  1. First visitSep 8, 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.

    2 violations found:

    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

      Observed at 2 door reach in freezer next to oven

      Repeat violation

    • Code 27, Water source: Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds.

      Hand wash sink in prep area providing water for less than 5 seconds per activation

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

A92Routine inspection4 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed
  1. First visitAug 21, 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.

    4 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

      Observed at mop sink with hose attached and in use, end of hose submerged in water

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

      Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200ppm chlorine. Verified manufacturer instructions at 100ppm chlorine. Operator remade and retested at 100ppm chlorine

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

      Observed at 2 door reach in freezer next to oven

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 27, Water source: Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds.

      Hand washing sink in prep area providing water for under 5 seconds per activation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Water source2
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Chemicals and toxic substances1