Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Mcdonald's stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Arcadia average 77, so Mcdonald's is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without beard guards, operator gave them one. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around the walk in freezer door, owner stated work order in. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler near drive thru, owner put one in. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
86
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Feb 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed the operator the written plan procedures and went over them. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the self defense ice chutes at the soda dispenser with pink like substance in both of them. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under prep table, there were cups and food debris in the drain.
29-18-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 4x4 hole in the wall down towards the mold coving by the break room, operator stated a work order has been put in for it. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea bags not protected in the dry storage area, operator covered them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in the mop sink not drying correctly, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cookline slide hands inside pants and tuck shirt then continue to line and touch clean equipment on cookline without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee bagging fries with bare hands and fries fall free from container and into hand then employee drop fries from hand back into fry well. Manager advised employee to scoop out fries and wash hands and add gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager had blank form but no signed forms at inspection. Operator had employees read sign and date during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at front counter handsink beside ice machine. Manager added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at self dispense ice machine at dining area.
22-20-5
58
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
33
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer at 10ppm. Employee tapped chlorine pellet container and the next run tested at 100ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.front counter handsink used as dumpsink and observed dirty wip cloth stored on sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.manager retrained employees. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container with parts broken off in clean dish rack.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Manager removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice and water dripping from drain line at condenser in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in fins of condenser.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager sent back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed black slimy debris areas around gaskets of ice machine and ice cream machine. Manager advised employees to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.
How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
Mcdonald's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's 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 Mcdonald's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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