Mcdonald's

101 S 52Nd St, Philadelphia, PA

American

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Oct 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Mcdonald's is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths were observed stored in a sanitizer bucket with a chlorine concentration of 200 ppm. *The person in charge replaced the water, and the sanitizer (chlorine) concentration was measured at 100 ppm by the end of the inspection.

46.674(d)(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Grease was observed on the floor in the kitchen.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Lights in the Drive-Thru Serving Area 2 were observed without protective shielding. New Violation.

46.943

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observations: -Ice buildup in one of the reach-in freezers located in the food preparation area. -Food debris was observed inside the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. *Person in charge was instructed to take immediate corrective actions.

46.941(a)-(e)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) was observed throughout the facility. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Grease was observed on the floor in the kitchen.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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

46.544(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around four 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.

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