McDonald's in Tamarac

Last inspected:

8375 Nw 88 Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321

Part of: McDonalds Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

The McDonald's location in Tamarac has averaged 3.6 violations per inspection across 16 inspections since 2016, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. However, employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 4 inspections (2021, 2023, 2024), and proper hand washing and food contact surface violations appeared repeatedly in the most recent inspection on August 13, 2025. An administrative complaint was recommended following a June 2025 complaint inspection that found 8 violations including employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, and time as control issues. Fire safety violations citing blocked exit paths were documented in 2016, 2018, and 2020, with the 2016 violation corrected on-site. The most recent routine inspection on August 13, 2025 was completed with no further action despite documenting 6 violations, including employee health reporting, hand washing, and food contact surface issues.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

16Inspections
58Violations
0Closures
5Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

McDonald's in Tamarac: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

McDonald's in Tamarac: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Main kitchen back exit door next to walk in freezer blocked by bread racks and trash bin. Employee moved bread racks and trash bin. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed garbage container in front of the exit door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed several empty box blocking the path to the door marked Exit in the rear of the establishment **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

McDonald's in Tamarac: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V13 Parasite destruction

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— 1 inspection7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

McDonald's in Tamarac: Frequently Asked Questions

When was McDonald's in Tamarac last inspected?
McDonald's in Tamarac was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 13, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at McDonald's in Tamarac?
The most frequently cited violations at McDonald's in Tamarac are: Parasite destruction, Employee health reporting, Time as control.
How many health inspections has McDonald's in Tamarac had?
McDonald's in Tamarac has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of McDonald's in Tamarac find?
McDonald's in Tamarac was most recently inspected on August 13, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has McDonald's in Tamarac ever been shut down?
No, McDonald's in Tamarac has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has McDonald's in Tamarac had any fire safety violations?
Yes, McDonald's in Tamarac has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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