Mcdonald's #10671 Degrades its Sanitary Rating
5367 W Atlantic Blvd
Margate, FL 33063
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Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Containers with ice tea stored on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Shield missing in stock room. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Traulsen unit on cookline.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freeze soiled with accumulation of food residue. Traulsen unit.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
No Violations Were Observed
Basic - Observed: Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Containers with ice tea on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
Intermediate - Observed: Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.Questions as it related to sanitize strength and used.**Warning**Reference: 2-102.11(C) FC: Based on the risks inherent to the food operation, during inspections and upon request the person in charge shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point principles,and the requirements of this Code. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by: (C) Responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate - Observed: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Garlic, ranch and chili sauce in walk in cooler. **Warning**Priority: Intermediate
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Reference: 2-401.11(B) FC: (B) A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The employee's hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Priority: Basic
Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellular phone on food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**Reference: 6-501.110 FC: (A) Dressing rooms shall be used by employees if the employees regularly change their clothes in the establishment. (B) Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Priority: Basic
Basic - Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At ice machine. **Warning**Priority: Basic
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.At ice machine. This violation must be corrected by 10/28/2015 **Warning** Reference: 5-204.11 FC: A handwashing sink shall be located: (A) To allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas; and (B) In, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. Priority: Intermediate
Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** Priority: Basic
Basic - Observed: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing in dry storage room. **Warning** Priority: Basic
Basic - Observed: Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. **Warning** Reference: 4-602.13 FC: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Priority: Basic
Intermediate - Observed: No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic - Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on dry storage floor. **Warning** Priority: Basic
Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Strawberry found uncovered. **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**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Degreaser found on food service area. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to stored ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. In walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Shield missing in stock room.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in restaurant; a bicycle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. A plastic bag with a 2 Liter Soda; corrective action taken immediately.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cheese, corrective action taken.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside next to entrance door.
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cheese in reach in torn plastic.
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In McCafe station.
Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. 21 oz cups
Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Sink next to ice machine.
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Dressing, sauces, dairy product.
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Comminuted meats and cookies.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. In dumpster area.
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sauce, dressing in walk in cooler
Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Sink in mcCafe
Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In male and female restrooms.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Incorrect label.
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. LIQUID EGG PRODUCT.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SWISS CHEESE. NO LABEL FOR TIME IN LIEU OF TEMPERATURE @ 72.
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FRONT COUNTER, TOWEL STORAGE.
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CANADIAN BACON.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. HOW TO CALIBRATE PROBE THERMOMETER. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. HAM. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed paper towel dispenser allowing contamination of entire roll of paper towels.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. .INSIDE LIDCorrected On Site.
Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. greater than 200 ppm CHLORINE IN SANITIZER BUCKET.
Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW GROUND BEEF STORED IN CONTACT WITH COOKED BACON IN REACH IN FREEZER. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. AS A "DUMP SINK."
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. PASTEURIZED LIQUID EGG PRODUCT IN WALK IN COOLER.
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CANADIAN BACON IN WALK IN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE AND ALSO IN CONTACT WITH RAW FISH IN WALL FREEZER. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE PASTEURIZED EGG PRODUCT IN WALK IN COOLER.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. RTE EGGS IN WALK IN FREEZER. Repeat Violation.
Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. TAKE OUT CUPS MISSING PROTECTIVE LID ON DISPENSING MACHINE.
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CANADIAN BACON IN WALK IN COOLER.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN.
Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. PORK SAUSAGE STORED NEXT AND IN CONTACT WITH "HOTCAKES" IN WALK IN FREEZER. Repeat Violation.
Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. FRONT COUNTER.
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. FRONT COUNTER.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BY TAKE OUT.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BY TAKE OUT.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH "MOLD LIKE" RESIDUE.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. BY TAKE OUT.
Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. ABC IN KITCHEN ON FLOOR.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FANGUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH DARK "MOLD-LIKE" RESIDUE.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. INSIDE ICE MACHINE LID CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES.
Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. SOUTHEAST KITCHEN.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS STORED ANOVE CHEESE IN WALK-IN COOLER.
Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. LINE COOK.
Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. BAG OF ICE.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. EGG MUFFINS IN KITCHEN. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. REAR KITCHEN.