Mcdonalds

721 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
American
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdonalds three times, with records going back to 2024. Mcdonalds was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

That's lower than the typical East Providence restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. Water was added to sanitizer bay to correct concentration. Service call placed.
7-204.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The receiving door to the outside is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
74
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Leak observed at the 2-bay sink. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Door to the walk-in cooler does not close properly. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Mcdonalds most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Mcdonalds inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected around two times per year on average.