McDonald's Restaurant in Palmetto Bay
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14401 S Dixie Hwy, Palmetto Bay, FL 33176Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures
McDonald's Restaurant #18735 in Palmetto Bay has been inspected 19 times since 2016, accumulating 119 violations—an average of 6.3 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across the inspection history, particularly hand washing violations cited in multiple recent inspections (July 2025 and November 2024), food contact surface violations appearing in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 4 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 3 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on July 1, 2025 found one high-priority hand washing violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McDonald's Restaurant in Palmetto Bay: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
McDonald's Restaurant in Palmetto Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
McDonald's Restaurant in Palmetto Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McDonald's Restaurant in Palmetto Bay last inspected?
- McDonald's Restaurant #18735 in Palmetto Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McDonald's Restaurant in Palmetto Bay?
- The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's Restaurant #18735 in Palmetto Bay are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has McDonald's Restaurant in Palmetto Bay had?
- McDonald's Restaurant #18735 in Palmetto Bay has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's Restaurant in Palmetto Bay find?
- McDonald's Restaurant #18735 in Palmetto Bay was most recently inspected on July 1, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McDonald's Restaurant in Palmetto Bay ever been shut down?
- No, McDonald's Restaurant #18735 in Palmetto Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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