Mcdonalds

12 Eddie Dowling Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 02896

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Mcdonalds has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among North Smithfield restaurants, the typical score is 82; Mcdonalds is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2024

Food Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Auto-dispenser for the 3-bay sink is dispensing quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution at a concentration greater than 400 ppm. Staff to dilute and test sanitizer until adjusted.

4-204.117

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Per PIC interview, hot hold unit (closest to service area) and oven are in poor repair and unusable at the time of this inspection. Work order is in place.

4-501.11

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-400 ppm. Per staff, they dilute the concentration from the dispenser with tap water.

4-501.114

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the sanitizing buckets in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.114

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the cold drawer gaskets have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.115

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walk-in freezer and cooler is in poor repair. Inspector observed the framing to the freezer doorway held with duct tape, several air curtain flaps missing, and a leak at the freezer condenser. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Oct 11, 2023

Food Complaint

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

View 5 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.

7-204.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of ice machine were observed with an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster enclosure has an accumulation of trash, litter, and leaf litter. Dumpster enclosures must be maintained clean.

5-501.115

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors including inside the walk in cooler and freezer have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine, refrigerators, bread tray racks, bins for single service items, have an accumulation of dirt, food residue, and other debris. A portable fan has an accumulation of dust and debris.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Dec 11, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in North Smithfield?

Mcdonalds most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the North Smithfield average of 82.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds 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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