Mcdonald's

1575 N 52Nd St Se Corner, Philadelphia, PA 19131

American

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Jul 28, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Paper towel dispenser was refilled during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Back door observed open in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Door was open due to food delivery.

46.922(e)(f)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed around the walk-in freezer door. -Food debris observed in reach-in freezer. - Pooled syrup observed inside ice cream machine. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed on floor and not elevated when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Jan 12, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: - Defective under counter reach-in, ice cream machine, and Mc flurries. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tiles observed in food prep area. New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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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