Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Mcdonalds 16 times, with records going back to 2022. Mcdonalds was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Roxbury average 83, so Mcdonalds is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed prep tables and small refrigerated @ raw french fry station with spills; milkshake machine / milk unit / and frappe machine with spills / water. Thoroughly clean to remove all spills / food debris and maintain clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine @ 0ppm with low temp dish machine. Discussed with PIC to contact company for services to ensure proper sanitization
590.004/4-204.117-PF
82
May 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris / crumbs on top of ice cream machine; soiled frappe machine; spills on floor near ice cream machine. Thoroughly clean to remove all spills / debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed low temp machine dispensing 0ppm sanitizer. Contact company for repairs. Temporarily use 3 bay sink with sanitizer @ 200ppm
590.004/4-204.117-PF
82
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site without knowledge of elevated coliform count with chocolate milk shakes at location; Discussed with PIC to discontinue operation; PIC stated cleaning of machine as today 3/20/25; PIC contacted laboratory while on site for sampling tomorrow. Informed PIC to not allow service until a clean report has been submitted to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV and inspector approves.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / debris inside overhead 2 door freezer above grease barrel and inside single door reach in freezer with burgers; sticky syrup on slushie lines; spills at soda station. Thoroughly clean and maintain free of spills / debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
82
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Lab report received from Morrill of high coliform in vanilla ice cream machine. Discussed with PIC the cleaning schedule / process and instructed PIC to shut down ice cream / clean / sanitize and re-submit lab sampling. Observed syrup / food spills at smoothie station and inside freezer above grease barrel. Clean all to remove spills / soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink near french fry station blocked with utensils. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain all hand sinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
82
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance inside rear ice machine near dry storage racks; soils on top of ice machine in kitchen; food spills inside refrigerated unit @ pick up window; food spills at french fry cold unit. Clean all stated to remove any soils / spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
90
Dec 27, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under shelving in storage area must be swept with frequency during slow periods of operation.
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath hand sink in kitchen. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide plumbers report.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soils inside refrigerated drawer unit at front counter. Clean to remove all soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Aug 14, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all glass windows and dors with windows where needed throughout the store from visible smudges and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors by the front counter customer ordering location of the restaurant as well as the kitchen floor and floors throughout the front dining area from visible drinks spills as well as all other food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / debris on contact surfaces reach in units around fryolater and behind reach ins at pick up window. Clean to remove all spills / soils from all stated equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
90
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spillage on raw shell egg drawers; excess moisture in shredded lettuce reach in unit; and throughout pick up window area. Clean to remove all soils and frequently in between orders.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths on countertops. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
May 25, 2022
Routine
3 major violations.
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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not monitoring the proper handwashing of employee and observed front handsink water turned off. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain handsink operating with running hot water at all times.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills in rear reach in units with bacon stored and ice bucket near drink fountain machine at pick up window. Clean to remove all spills / soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed front handsink with water turned off. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsink operating with hot running water at all times. Corrected on site
590.005/5-202.12-PF
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.
How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Mcdonalds most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around one violation 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 four times per year on average.
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