Mcdonald's

256-03 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11004

American

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Mcdonald's has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Mcdonald's on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Sep 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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06C

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

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

Apr 26, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

20-04

Mar 7, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not posted.

20-06

Jan 17, 2023

Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

08A

Nov 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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 around three times per year on average.

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