How many health inspections has MCDONALDS REST had?

MCDONALDS REST has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MCDONALDS REST ever been shut down?

Yes, MCDONALDS REST has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at MCDONALDS REST?

The most frequently cited violations at MCDONALDS REST are: Time as control, Employee health reporting, Parasite destruction.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?

EQUIPMENT HAZARD: Equipment in poor repair harbors bacteria in cracks, chips, and corroded areas that cannot be effectively cleaned or sanitized. Frayed gaskets allow temperature loss. Malfunctioning equipment may not maintain safe temperatures. Sharp edges from damaged equipment cause injury risk. Peeling coatings can contaminate food with paint or metal flakes. Maintain all equipment in good repair: smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surfaces. Replace or repair: cracked/chipped surfaces, corroded equipment, worn gaskets, malfunctioning temperature controls. Equipment must be NSF-certified or equivalent. Conduct regular equipment maintenance and document repairs. Replace equipment that cannot be restored to safe condition.

MCDONALDS REST

345 NE 2 AVE, Miami, FL 33132

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: COLLEGE BURGERS LLC · License: SEA2324601

MCDONALDS REST in Miami, FL has 18 inspections on record with 89 total violations (4.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

18Inspections

89Violations

1Closures

Data current as of November 25, 2024

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for MCDONALDS REST
Date	Reason	Reopened
Dec 14, 2023	No restrooms	N/A

Inspection History (18)

Nov 25, 2024 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Sep 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dec 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

Oct 24, 2023 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 23, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Feb 9, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V24 Toxic substance control

Nov 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 19, 2022 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 29, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Jul 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Oct 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 3, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Oct 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

How Does This Facility Compare?

MCDONALDS REST has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MCDONALDS REST had?: MCDONALDS REST has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MCDONALDS REST ever been shut down?: Yes, MCDONALDS REST has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at MCDONALDS REST?: The most frequently cited violations at MCDONALDS REST are: Time as control, Employee health reporting, Parasite destruction.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

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