Mcdonald's 13692 Improves its Sanitary Rating
18489 Pines Blvd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
Health Inspection Reports
8/31/2016 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
1/15/2016 | 7 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Sweet tea in working containers. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Apple pies and strawberies. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter.
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Young man handled phone and entered kitchen, handled utensils and single service prior to washing hands.
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Young man touched nose and face and continued to touch single service items. Inspector spoke with GM.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Blue gloves placed over gloves and raw meat touched. Gloves not shaken off but removed with hand. Spike with GM about shaking off verses touching gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
7/1/2015 | 13 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler near convection oven. Food removed from unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in freezer and cooler on the line. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near label maker. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored protected from contamination. Biscuit wrappers exposed and soiled. Wrappers placed in a bag. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Apple pies. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burrito mixture 54°F. Discarded.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw bacon next to raw chicken in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Burrito mixture 54°F. 1 lb.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can/ wipe buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Interior of reach in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue near onion sink.
7/17/2014 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Manager labeling a segregated area for employees. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Beverage aire cooler
Basic - Hole in ceiling. In dry storage area
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket filled with food debris and moldy substance. Two reach ins on cook line gaskets torn and dirty with slimy substance. Gaskets cleaned but still torn. Also torn gasket at drive through
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
1/21/2014 | 11 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in the walk in cooler.
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Frozen meat. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Baked pies. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. When changing from raw to ready to eat or clean equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
7/12/2013 | 11 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese, yogurt on the drive-t window reach in cooler at 48°F, moved to another unit, 41°F at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter removed. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burrito mix at 50°F on a prep area, discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. After touching trash can then engage in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Coffee station **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Coffee station. **Corrected On-Site**
11/27/2012 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. shredded cheese. Corrected On Site. discarded.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over scrambled eggs Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
7/2/2012 | 7 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 fahrenheit. cheese, salads in the salad reachin cooler.
Critical - observed cold holding equipment incapable of maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperature - salad reachin cooler.
Critical - observed employee wearing unallowed jewelry while preparing food.
Critical - observed employee fasting to wash hands when changing gloves.
observed food stored in a non food grade container- meat i a thank you bag in walk in cooler.
observed without cloths not stored in sanitation solution between uses.
Critical - observed several flying insects in warewashing area.
4/10/2012 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Critical - Thermometer in holding unit in disrepair. Corrected On Site.
Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2011 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Row eggs over chease, reach in cooler.Corrected On Site.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reach in cooler.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
2/17/2011 | 6 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.eggs, Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Coffee station, Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.DT area. Repeat Violation.
Observed leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Coffee station, Corrected On Site.
7/14/2010 | 5 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, storage cabinet's door, front line.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in frezer soiled with accumulation of ice residue.
Critical - Observed small flying insects in employees lounge area. See D/O files for last exterminator's report.
3/5/2009 | 11 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor, WI cooler. Corrected On Site.
Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer with ice build up.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observed single-service articles improperly stored, icecream spoon.
Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/9/2008 | 19 Violations | Rating 2.25/5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Over front counter food operations area.
Cooking trays in storage not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. At dinning area side and front exits. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large plastic lid placed inside HWS in back of the kitchen next to cashier window obstructing access for employee use.
Critical - No proof of required employee training provided for all employees present. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 12/10/08.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Around soda nozzles at the beverage dispensing machine.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on iced tea dispensing nozzles. At drive thru station.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Critical - Observed handwash sink (HWS) used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large plastic lid stored inside sink at HE'S in back of the kitchen next to cashier window.
Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw shell eggs stored immediately next to pancakes in Walk in Cooler (WIC) with no separation to prevent contamination.
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed employee using single service cups to dispense ice at drive thru station.
Observed open dumpster lid.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese at sandwich prep station at 64 degrees F, being maintained at ambiant temperature without refrigeration. No time in lieu of temperature used either. Corrected On Site. Food product retained less than 4 hours moved to RIC to cool down.
Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Single service chicken take out containers at dry storage not stored inverted to prevent contamination.
Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Single service plates in dry storage, removed from their package, not stored inverted or covered to prevent contamination.
Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. At hot water fixture in women's restroom front hand wash sink.