Mcdonalds

511 Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, MA 02124

American

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Mcdonalds has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Dorchester sits at 86, putting Mcdonalds on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 8, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 22, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)

Inspector notes: At this time found no hot water at hand sinks or three bay sinks. Tank was not working properly.

590.005/5-103.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink next to three bay sink was leaking from the hot water shut off. PIC has called a plumber to have repaired.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jan 9, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Excess moisture observed oon the lower shelf where the soda machine is located. Address and clea to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink near the front service station is lakeaing. Address and make any necessary repairs. Lines from teh self servce soda machine appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Mens urinal is not operating. Address and make any necessary repairs. Replacdement urinal has been ordered as stated by management. Hose connected to the water supply in the mop closet is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Door to the cabinet of the soda machine is damaged and not securely fastened.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Jun 9, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Around the exterior of the building several rodent burrows were observed. Provide a detailed IPM report addressing any and all burrows around the building.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of the visit there were several rodent burrows observed around the perimeter of the building. Address and have pest control provide a detailed IPM report for the re-inspection. There was no activity noted inside of the establishment during the course of the visit.

590.006/6-501.111-C

May 26, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Sanititzer at the 3 bay sink registering well over the required 200ppm. Address and ensure the automatic dispensor is set to the proper concentration.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Drip tray of the front service soda machine is not draining causing soda to pool. Clean to remove. Mens room with an odor and in need of cleaning. Address. All plumbing was checked at the time of the inspection and operating properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area with excess boxes and debris. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under the front service hand sink appears to have a slow leak. Adddres and make any necessary repairs. Hose connected to the automatic sanitizing dispensor is leaking. Address and make anhy necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Handwashing sinks installation (c)

Inspector notes: Mens room automatic faucet only runs for a couple of seconds. Address and ensure faucet is able to run a minimum of 15 seconds in order for guests to properly wash hands.

590.005/5-202.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Self service soda machine at the front dining area is not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.004/4-202.16-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Mcdonalds most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around zero 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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