Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Mcdonalds has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up five times.
Mcdonalds' latest score of 95 sits above the Brighton average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: In the men's restroom there is no employees must wash hands signage; provide proper signage at all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
95
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Chocolate shake machine needs to be taken offline due to high coliform count. Clean and sanitize machine and then submit 2nd sample. Provide result of 2nd sample to ISD.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water leaking from under soda machine. Service as needed. Keep area clean and dry to avoid attracting pests.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Re-grout tiles next to ice machine to avoid pooling water and attracting pests.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Flies observed around customer soda station. Mouse droppings in cabinets under soda station. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide Ecolab report from next service.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils spills and debris under customer soda station. Drain appears to be not working. Soda station is not in service.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at wall next to ice coffee brewing station appears to be missing grout. Grout tiles next to wall to prevent attracting pests.
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Washing machine with water on floor behind machine. Wall drain may not be draining properly. Service as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Qauts sanitizer testing over 500ppm. Service dispensar as needed such that sanitizer tests between 200-400ppm. Test when filling sink and dilute as needed to 200ppm.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Water and soils behind CO2 tanks. Clean and dry floor. Mop sink with food and debris. Not draining. Clean and ensure drain is working properly. Grease on floor behind oil tanks and next to fry oil disposal bin. Clean floor and remove grease to avoid attracting pests. Keep floors clean and dry free of food and debris to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer dispensing over 500ppm. Dilute for warewashing. Service as needed to dispense between 200-400ppm.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain at drive through window with soils and debris. Clean and maintain. Mouse droppings in dry storage and at hot water tank. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest report. Follow pest report reccomendations regarding cleaning and installing door sweep.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Day light visible under back door. Install door sweep to prevent pests from entering per pest report
590.006/6-202.15-C
78
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Strong odor noted at the entrance to the establishment and at the drain located near the drink staion- At this time there is no visible plumbing issues or backup at the floor drains the restrooms or handsinks Properly clean all drains
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Chlorine in wiping cloth buckets testing at 0ppm- Corrected
590.003/3-304.14-C
90
May 26, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sinks with water at 128F from single valve- No visible mixing valves on sinks Per the Manager the water heater temperature was raised in the past week. Water at handwashing sinks shall be at 100-110F for proper handwashing Plumber en route at the time of the inspection for repairs
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor around oil retention tanks with oil residue- Clean and inspect tanks for leaks Drip tray area of ice cream machine with greasy buildup- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Dec 2, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: One of the toilets out of order due to plumbing blockage. When toilet is flashes water comes back from the drain. Work is scheduled to be performed today and other toilet is still in use. Repair properly.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Both ice machines with interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.
How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Mcdonalds most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.
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 low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonalds means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mcdonalds inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected around three times per year on average.
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