McDonalds
18340 SW 137 Ave, Miami, FL 33177 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332234
What drove the grade
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 7 routine inspection3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 7, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Coach employee. Employee washed hands properly.
Fixed on the spot
Employee washed hands with cold water.
Observed washed hands with cold water. Manager coached employee.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Advised manager to delude Triple Sink final reading (Quaternary 200ppm).
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Observed test kit not used to to ensure proper sanitization of equipments at triple sink.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed handwash sink near exterior door blocked with red mop bucket. Employee removed bucket.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed manager with hair over her face. Manager fixed hair properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and near fries machine.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed plastic containers stacked together not properly air dried above the triple sink.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee personal phone stored above single service bag inside of happy meal bag location. Employee removed phone.
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.