Mcdonald's #08261
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
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Score
The inspection history at Mcdonald's #08261 is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Mar 7, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “hands clean & properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Mcdonald's #08261 on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food (i.e. shredded lettuce) was held at 58 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in the food prep area. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge discarded the food item at time of inspection.** New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Food employee did not follow proper handwash procedures. Food employee did not wash hands between changing tasks. -Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash.
46.132
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitize compartment of warewash sink with food residue in the compartment and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge clean and sanitized warewash sink at time of inspection.
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Food debris in refrigeration unit near the milkshake/ice cream machines. -Milkshake and beverage residue in the drip trays in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Garbage(i.e. discarded food items) stored on floor surface throughout dumpster area. -Dumpster lids left open. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed wet floor surface near the ice machine bin. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: An insect control device located in food prep area above ice cream, milkshake machines with potential to contaminate food, equipment. New Violation.
46.922(c)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed not splash guard between the handwash sink and prep/food storage table (i.e. milkshakes & beverages) to prevent exposure of splashing waste water during handwashing in the front service area. New Violation.
46.323
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -No splash guard installed between the handwash sink and prep/food packaging table to prevent exposure of splashing waste water during handwashing in the front service area. -Bags of single-use food containers and lids stored on floor surface and on pipeline with non-food equipment (ladder, shovels) in the rear storage/warewash area. -Unwrapped sinlge-use coffee filters stored on external surface of coffee machine which allows exposure of dust and other contaminates in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed two inoperable under-counter refrigeration units in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
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Aug 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hands cannot be properly washed at handwash sinks in the restroom areas and one of food prep area due to lack of hot water, which was measured at 88-91 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action : Person in charge adjusted thermostat / hot water regulators underneath the handwash sinks to restore hot water in restroom areas, which was measured at temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit prior to completion of inspection. * Hot water temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hot water not available at handwash sinks in the restroom areas and one of food prep area, which was measured at 88-91 degrees Fahrenheit instead of hot water at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action : Person in charge adjusted thermostat / hot water regulators underneath the handwash sinks to restore hot water in restroom areas, which was measured at temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit prior to completion of inspection. * Hot water temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin around rear storage area. Corrective action : An employee dumped all ice from the ice machine bin around rear storage area, and thoroughly cleaned the interior of the ice machine bin prior to completion of inspection.
46.712
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed some water filters installed to beverages dispenser lines are marked with service dates. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The women's restroom area lack a receptacle with lid or cover. New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed not stored elevated in walkway leading to the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Ice accumulation observed on floor, walls and ceilings surfaces inside the walk-in freezer. -Debris and residue observed on floor surfaces inside the walk-in cooler. -Static dust on fan covers inside the walk-in cooler. -Food and other debris present on bottom shelvings inside reach-in freezer and undercounter freezer in food prep area. -Food, grease and other debris observed in crevices of cooking equipment . New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water not under pressure at one of the food prep area handwash sink, which was measured at temperature of 91degrees Fahrenheit during inspection. *Hot water of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required at all handwash sinks. New Violation.
46.805
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's #08261 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #08261 on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #08261?
Across the inspection record, “hands clean & properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #08261.
Has Mcdonald's #08261's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's #08261 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mcdonald's #08261 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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