Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Mcdonalds has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near three violations each time.
Insects, rodents & animals not present comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Providence restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Environmental Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by small droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walls in the back kitchen area is in poor repair (broken wall tile near hand sink and openings around piping near washer). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The floors in the back kitchen storage areas, under the lobby soda machine, and storage closets have an accumulation of droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Staff were observed cleaning areas during inspection.
6-501.12
82
Aug 18, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Liquid yogurt) was observed held at (55 ) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of (fruit flies ) is not controlled as evidenced by (live activity ). The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (tongs) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: (Frappe Lowboy ) located in the (kitchen ) area was not in good repair.Am bient temperatures observed at 55df. Establishment not allowed to store any TCs food in unit until repaired and/or replaced. PIC moved all items that was placed in unit 1.5 hours prior to inspection into walk in cooler.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the (2 DR reach in) refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.PIC informed.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (wall ) in the (employee break room ) area is in poor repair. Observed damaged/missing tile. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
61
Dec 17, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
95
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of (flies) is not controlled as evidenced by (live activity ). The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was (0) parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm.
4-501.115
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Beverage cooler located in the (drive thru)area was not in good repair. Ambient temperatures observed at 45DF.PIC removed dairy products and placed into another working unit.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the beverage counters in drive thru area have an accumulation of food residue and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The metal door framing in the walk in freezer is in poor repair. Observed metal framing detaching from frame and dents in wall. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
74
Aug 28, 2023
Food Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the inside of the freezer have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.
How does Mcdonalds compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Mcdonalds most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Mcdonalds's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.
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.
How often is Mcdonalds inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected around two times per year on average.
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