Mcdonald's #04445

3725 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19137
American
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonald's #04445 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up two times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Mcdonald's #04445 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Dust and dirt accumulation observed at the ventilation system throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: One of the handwash sinks in food prep /warewashing area observed not operational during inspection. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dusty vent observed in the bathroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in a bucket and not facilitated adequate drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the utility area were not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
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Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hash browns in hot holding unit was held at 109 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. Corrective action : A food employee removed and discarded the hash browns during inspection.
46.385(a)(1)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dried beverage residue /splattered underneath and around nozzles for beverage dispenser machines in food prep area. Corrective action : A food employee thoroughly cleaned and sanitized underneath /around nozzles for beverage dispenser machines in food prep area prior to completion of inspection.
46.711(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (fruit flies /nets) observed in the carbon dioxide tanks and beverage carbonator storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed not operational during inspection. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Static dust and grease accumulation present on filters underneath exhaust hood systems over cooking equipment(deep fryers). Corrective action : An employee removed all filters from underneath exhaust systems for cleaning during inspection.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Observed some water filters installed to beverages dispenser lines are marked with service dates. -Slow waste water leaking from underneath the handwash sink's waste drain line connection in front food prep / service area. -Debris present on catch basin / strainer underneath the dishwashing machine. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms observed not stored elevated. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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May 17, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge informed food employees of proper handwash procedures and instructed food employees to remove single use gloves, wash/dry hands then put on new single use gloves prior to handling food.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot water temperature measured between 88 - 96 degrees F rather than the required minimum of 100 degrees F at handwash sinks in the front service/prep area and in the toilet rooms. **Corrective action was taken, Health Sanitarian reinspect water temperature which reached the required minimum of 100 degree F at the end of the inspection at all handwash sinks.
46.981(h)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle stored on equipment in the food prep area. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge relocated the chemical product at time of inspection.
46.1021
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of ice along floor perimeter at the entrance of walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food items not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.321
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of single-use food related items not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Multi-product deep fryer equipment observed not remove from food prep area and not in-use due to fire. **Equipment is to be clean and sanitized and inspected prior to use.** New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Warewash sinks observed with food particles and unclean dishware in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge instructed food employee to clean and sanitize all compartments of the warewash sink, properly setup warewash sink prior use, which was effectively executed at time of inspection.
46.676(a)-(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot water temperature measured between 88 - 96 degrees F rather than the required minimum of 100 degrees F at handwash sinks in the front service/prep area and in the toilet rooms. **Corrective action was taken, Health Sanitarian reinspect water temperature which reached the required minimum of 100 degree F at the end of the inspection at all handwash sinks.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged/unsealed hole along floor perimeter of door frame of walk-in cooler in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed food employee hoodie/sweatshirt hung along storage rack used to store food related items in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.981(j)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's #04445 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #04445 on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #04445?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #04445.

Has Mcdonald's #04445's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's #04445 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's #04445 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 #04445 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #04445 is inspected around two times per year on average.