Inspection
May 27, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 27, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
McDonalds
360 Western Av
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The full inspection history
13 inspectionsInspection
Jan 14, 2026
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
In the men's restroom there is no employees must wash hands signage; provide proper signage at all hand sinks.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 2, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chocolate shake machine needs to be taken offline due to high coliform count. Clean and sanitize machine and then submit 2nd sample. Provide result of 2nd sample to ISD.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Water leaking from under soda machine. Service as needed. Keep area clean and dry to avoid attracting pests.
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, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 19, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chocolate shake machine needs to be taken offline due to high coliform count. Clean and sanitize machine and then submit 2nd sample. Provide result of 2nd sample to ISD.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Water leaking from under soda machine. Service as needed. Keep area clean and dry to avoid attracting pests.
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 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 13, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Re-grout tiles next to ice machine to avoid pooling water and attracting pests.
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 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 20, 2024
Report filed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils spills and debris under customer soda station. Drain appears to be not working. Soda station is not in service.
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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Washing machine with water on floor behind machine. Wall drain may not be draining properly. Service as needed.
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Flies observed around customer soda station. Mouse droppings in cabinets under soda station. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide Ecolab report from next service.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor at wall next to ice coffee brewing station appears to be missing grout. Grout tiles next to wall to prevent attracting pests.
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, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 13, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils spills and debris under customer soda station. Drain appears to be not working. Soda station is not in service.
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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Washing machine with water on floor behind machine. Wall drain may not be draining properly. Service as needed.
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Flies observed around customer soda station. Mouse droppings in cabinets under soda station. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide Ecolab report from next service.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor at wall next to ice coffee brewing station appears to be missing grout. Grout tiles next to wall to prevent attracting pests.
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, Dec 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 3, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Grease on floor behind oil tanks and next to fry oil disposal bin. Clean floor and remove grease to avoid attracting pests. Asses oi tanks to determine if tanks are leaking oil into floor. Keep floors clean and dry free of food and debris to avoid attracting pests.
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 problemscriticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s notes
Qauts sanitizer testing over 500ppm. Service dispenser as needed such that sanitizer tests between 200-400ppm. Test when filling sink and dilute as needed to 200ppm. Sanitizer and detergent dispensers are leaking water.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 26, 2024
Hearing scheduled
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Grease on floor behind oil tanks and next to fry oil disposal bin. Clean floor and remove grease to avoid attracting pests. Asses oi tanks to determine if tanks are leaking oil into floor. Keep floors clean and dry free of food and debris to avoid attracting pests.
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 problemscriticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s notes
Qauts sanitizer testing over 500ppm. Service dispenser as needed such that sanitizer tests between 200-400ppm. Test when filling sink and dilute as needed to 200ppm. Sanitizer and detergent dispensers are leaking water.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 19, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Water and soils behind CO2 tanks. Clean and dry floor. Mop sink with food and debris. Not draining. Clean and ensure drain is working properly. Grease on floor behind oil tanks and next to fry oil disposal bin. Clean floor and remove grease to avoid attracting pests. Keep floors clean and dry free of food and debris to avoid attracting pests.
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 problemscriticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s notes
Qauts sanitizer testing over 500ppm. Service dispensar as needed such that sanitizer tests between 200-400ppm. Test when filling sink and dilute as needed to 200ppm.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 1, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor drain at drive through window with soils and debris. Clean and maintain. Mouse droppings in dry storage and at hot water tank. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest report. Follow pest report reccomendations regarding cleaning and installing door sweep.
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 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Day light visible under back door. Install door sweep to prevent pests from entering per pest report
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s notes
Quats sanitizer dispensing over 500ppm. Dilute for warewashing. Service as needed to dispense between 200-400ppm.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 27, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor drain at drive through window with soils and debris. Clean and maintain. Mouse droppings in dry storage and at hot water tank. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest report. Follow pest report reccomendations regarding cleaning and installing door sweep.
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 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Day light visible under back door. Install door sweep to prevent pests from entering per pest report
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s notes
Quats sanitizer dispensing over 500ppm. Dilute for warewashing. Service as needed to dispense between 200-400ppm.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 27, 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