Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Mcdonalds 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 water leaks in the basement in the utility room located in the basement. Contact licensed plumber to repair and ensure all water has been removed. Observed a large hole in the ground with a pipe located inside. Repair and cap off the pipe. Observed a small hole in the ground. Cap off the hole.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed droppings behind the kitchen equipment. PIC was able to provide Dec and Nov pest reports. PIC called the GM and he was able to send over 2 pest reports. All of the reports state that the wire mesh needed to be repaired catches and live activity on the reports that were located onsite. GM stated that they have the exterminator coming in once a week. Please provide more frequent extermination visits (once a week three times a week or daily) until the situation is under control (the report must show no activity/no catches/no structural voids or sanitation issues). If you have a false ceiling please make sure that the licensed exterminator has inspected and noted the ceiling in the report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: No door sweeps. Provide door sweeps to the front exterior doors that are flush to the ground to ensure no daylight. This will help with any pest activity. Photos taken.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage in bathrooms. Provide signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The front exterior door has a large spacing between the 2 doors. Repair door to ensure no spacing is between the 2 doors. This will also help with any pest activity. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the basement. Replace ceiling tiles. Observed missing and broken floor tiles in the basement. Repair Observed missing ceiling tile in the small room to the right of the front doors. Replace ceiling tile. Observed 2 Large Vents at the bottom of the stairs the wire mesh needs to be replaced and sealed properly to ensure no pest can get through. Observed the rubber baseboard under the shelving in the basement needs to be replaced and repaired.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debis and soiled floor in the 1st room to the right when you enter the front door. Clean floors to remove debris. Observed debris and food items under the shelving in the basement. Clean floors under shelving to remove debris and food items.
590.006/6-201.11-C
58
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Ansul system discharged in kitchen area. No fire suppression at this time. Fire alarm triggered. Establishement to remained closed until ansul system is recharged. ISD Building department must approve prior to requesting Health Department to re open.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
Jul 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop with handle touching ice. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-304.12-C
95
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Time as a public health control ( pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures on site for TPHC of tomatoes and lettuce. Provide
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe in basement ceiling with trash bag wrapped around it and evidence of moisture on ceiling surfaces around. Make all necessary repairs clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Fire in establishment on evening 8/14/24 with fire alarm sounding per email from MADHU GOYAL from McDonalds. Provide documentation from fire alarm company that fire alarm panel has been reset.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged frialator unit on site that had a flare up inside button panel on unit has been removed from the cookline and placed in back hall. Remove item from the premises.
590.006/6-501.114-C
90
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler is 43F all product removed from unit service call in for repairs. Alternative means for refrigeration in reach in coolers holding at below 41F.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Utensil in handsink. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster door open. Maintain closed.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
74
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster is missing covers. Replace.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of ice cream machine of food spatters.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate on site. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
86
Aug 4, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: There are some wall tiles close to the floor that are damaged or seperated from the wall.Repair recaulk as needed
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
May 31, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Area of floor at top step to the stairs that go to the lower level heavily damaged- Make proper repairs Numerous missing floor tiles in lower level- replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing in lower level- Replace
590.006/6-201.16-C
90
Dec 2, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small amount of water pooling in area at the bottom of the stairs to the lower level- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Area of floor at top step to the stairs that go to the lower level heavily damaged- Make proper repairs Numerous missing floor tiles in lower level- replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak from an unknown origin is causing water to pool on floor at the bottom of the stairs to the lower level- Make proper repairs
590.005/5-205.15-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the lighting behind the front service counter was not operational. Numerous ligts located along the food prep line were also not working. Make proper repiairs
590.006/6-303.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing in lower level- Replace
590.006/6-201.16-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.
How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Mcdonalds most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mcdonalds means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mcdonalds inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected around four times per year on average.
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