Mcdonald's, 7520 Southgate Blvd, North Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: McDonald's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7520 Southgate Blvd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068-1362
License #: 1610534
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control based upon a specific start and discard time, not to exceed the 4-hour/6-hour limit, not discarded at the time specified in the written procedure. See stop sale. Sweet tea was not discarded at time marked, which was 2:30 pm. Time of inspection was 3:15 pm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soda cups at soda machine, and trays on shelf in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
3/20/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Uncovered container of cut lemons.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. At the entrance of the walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Containers on a shelf in the storage area, not inverted or in a protective bag.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soda cups missing protective lid.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Front hand wash sink.
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice bins uncovered in front area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 10 ppm.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On frappe machine and blenders.
9/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reachin cooler behind the front counter.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime on the customer self service soda machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
6/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. Behind the ice machine.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front counter Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Inside the milk reachin cooler behind the front counter.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Salad reachin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, as evidenced by ice in the handsink at the front counter. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside the ice chute for the self-serve soda machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open package of cookies in the walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
11/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. By the manager's office, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Need quaternary test kit for the 3 compartment sink .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Front reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. One by coke tanks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Lowboy salad cooler.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Cleaning soda nozzles and dumping ice at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Inside bottom of the reachin cooler next to the register in the drive-thru window.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda flavor dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.---FSW's at front and drive thru window. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.---front line, doors of WIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.---front sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.---steak and hamburger patties. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.---hamburger boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.---cleaning chemicals stored over SS food items. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.---steaks, bacon in WIF. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.---spoons. Corrected On Site.
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. In reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Milk/ Ice cream/coffe/ orange juice nozzles Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Racks Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of hot holding/ FF
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CheesE in walk in cooler Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Left at room temp- Corrective action- Back in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Gentlemen's restroom -
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Water Corrected On Site.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing, by beverage syrup.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, ice scoop stored on counter.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, by hot holding.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, ac vents.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/mold like substance in the interior of ice machine,in service area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, rinsing spatula.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, cup used to scoop ice, in front service area .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw eggs stored over lettuce, in walk-in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, take-out containers and spoons, in storage area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, beef in walk in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, raw comminuted meats stored with cooked chicken and eggs in reachin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, wooden shelves in dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed the presence of mesh filters in a hood where grease laden vapors are produced, over fryers. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces, ocer flattop. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, hot water heater leaking.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, exterior of soda fountain station in dining room.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, containers not inverted in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, by frontline.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface from hot water heater.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
11/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-30-1 Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, wooden shelves in dry storage area.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
3/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, wooden shelves in dry storage area.
  • Rinse solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at McCafe.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, McCafe.
  • Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, over single service items by drive through area. Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress, McCafe. This violation must be corrected by : 2/10/10.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, storage shelves in dry storage area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, reachin cooler by cookline.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, around walkin freezer door.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, walkin freezer & cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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