Mcdonald's

824 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

American

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Mcdonald's has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Mcdonald's is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Mar 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Jan 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mcdonald's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around two 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 roughly once per year on average.

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