Mcdonald's

3935 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

American

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Mcdonald's trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food was held at 51 - 61°F rather than at 41°F or below as required, due to an under-counter refrigerator was turned off. *The person in charge discarded all food items stored in the unit during the inspection.

46.385(a)(2)

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Delayed hot water generation from handwash sink's faucet in the men's toilet room. New Violation.

46.805

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Trashcans without a lid was observed in the women's toilet room. New Violation.

46.882(b)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed open dumpsters in the shared trash room. They should be kept closed when not in use.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pan stored on the floor rather than hanging in the basement due to a lack of a utility rack.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters over the fryer had an accumulation of grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: One under-counter refrigerator was found non-operational at the time of inspection. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observations: -Food debris inside one of the under-counter refrigerators. -Food splashes on the drink, slushie, ice cream, and Sunshot machines. New Violation.

46.714

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at one of the handwashing sink in the kitchen area. The Person in charge provided paper towels during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A food employee attempted to wash his/her hands at the food prep sink rather than the designated handwashing sink. The inspector advised the employee to use the designated handwashing sink, and the employee followed the advice.

46.133

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Observed tape on the inner surfaces of new equipment. New Violation.

46.542

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observations: -Residue on the upper wall of the ice machine. -Food debris observed around the floor perimeters inside walk-in cooler. -Frost accumulation in the reach in freezer New Violation.

46.714

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed open dumpsters in the trash room. They should be kept closed when not in use. Note: The trash room is a shared area. New Violation.

46.884

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mops observed inside utility bucket and not stored elevated to properly air-dry. *After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonald's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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