Inspection
Oct 15, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
McDonalds
301 Warren St
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Quick Answers
- When was McDonalds last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 19 inspections on record, from Oct 5, 2023 to Oct 15, 2026.
- Has McDonalds ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 19 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 5, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
19 inspectionsInspection
Sep 21, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Chlorine sanitizer in the low temperature dishwasher is testing at 0ppm. Discontinue use and repair to ensure sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm. 3 bay sink available with quats sanitizer at 300ppm
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Drain designated for low temperature dishwasher was clogged at the time of the inspection and water from the machine pooled on the floor- Repair
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 14, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Chlorine sanitizer in the low temperature dishwasher is testing at 0ppm. Discontinue use and repair to ensure sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm. 3 bay sink available with quats sanitizer at 300ppm
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Drain designated for low temperature dishwasher was clogged at the time of the inspection and water from the machine pooled on the floor- Repair
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 10, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
One hood sticker expired. Two other hood stickers current. Consult hood company and provide updated sticker.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 5, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
One hood sticker expired. Two other hood stickers current. Consult hood company and provide updated sticker.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 15, 2025
Passed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed some food handlers without hair restraints. Provide and ensure all are in compliance
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC not knowledgeable of cold / hot holding temperatures of food products; not knowledgeable for proper warewashing procedures and required sanitization; not monitoring handsinks which allows for improper handwashing. Discussed all procedures with PIC and recommended to review food safety guidelines
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed milk / cream inside dispenser at coffee station stored between 45F-50F; Burrito @ 52F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed damaged test strips for Quats sanitizer @ 3 Bay sink. Provide
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed no sanitizer @ 3 Bay sink for warewashing. Provide and maintain. Dish machine not operating at this time
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed soiled frappe machine and spill syrups inside cabinet; spills inside slushie cabinet; mold like substances inside ice machine; food spills along prep tables along cooking line; soils inside 2 door stackable freezer; ice build up inside single freezer unit. Thoroughly clean all state equipment with frequency to maintain clean and free of spills / soils
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther
Official Wording
Outside Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed outside dumpster opened and trash on ground. Ensure lids are properly closed and trash removed
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed no handsoap at handsink in warewashing area. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all handsinks at all times for effective handwashing. COS
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official Wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed no paper towels at handsinks in warewashing area and coffee station area. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all handsinks at all times for effective handwashing. COS
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 8, 2025
Failed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed some food handlers without hair restraints. Provide and ensure all are in compliance
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC not knowledgeable of cold / hot holding temperatures of food products; not knowledgeable for proper warewashing procedures and required sanitization; not monitoring handsinks which allows for improper handwashing. Discussed all procedures with PIC and recommended to review food safety guidelines
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed milk / cream inside dispenser at coffee station stored between 45F-50F; Burrito @ 52F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed damaged test strips for Quats sanitizer @ 3 Bay sink. Provide
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed no sanitizer @ 3 Bay sink for warewashing. Provide and maintain. Dish machine not operating at this time
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed soiled frappe machine and spill syrups inside cabinet; spills inside slushie cabinet; mold like substances inside ice machine; food spills along prep tables along cooking line; soils inside 2 door stackable freezer; ice build up inside single freezer unit. Thoroughly clean all state equipment with frequency to maintain clean and free of spills / soils
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther
Official Wording
Outside Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed outside dumpster opened and trash on ground. Ensure lids are properly closed and trash removed
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed no handsoap at handsink in warewashing area. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all handsinks at all times for effective handwashing. COS
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official Wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed no paper towels at handsinks in warewashing area and coffee station area. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all handsinks at all times for effective handwashing. COS
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 3, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official Wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Cutting board heavily grooved and scoreded repair.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor tiles missing between restrooms due to plumbing work replace.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official Wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Cutting board heavily grooved and scoreded repair.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor tiles missing between restrooms due to plumbing work replace.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 22, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 22, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Automatic sanitizer dispensor does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Sanitizer to be added manually to the 3 bay sink until the dispensor has been repaired.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 14, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Automatic sanitizer dispensor does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Sanitizer to be added manually to the 3 bay sink until the dispensor has been repaired.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 16, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Spray arm at the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Dish machine on site is not funtioning and pipes have been disconnected. Address and make any necessary repairs.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the back dish room and some activity in the front service area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-insopection.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 6, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Spray arm at the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Dish machine on site is not funtioning and pipes have been disconnected. Address and make any necessary repairs.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the back dish room and some activity in the front service area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-insopection.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 4, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 11, 2023
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Old non-inuse equipment stored around dumspter remove.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther
Official Wording
Outside Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
One lid to dumpster broken and side window to dumpster not covered provide lid and cover to dumpster.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 4, 2023
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Old non-inuse equipment stored around dumspter remove.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther
Official Wording
Outside Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
One lid to dumpster broken and side window to dumpster not covered provide lid and cover to dumpster.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 5, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source