Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

McDonald's

340 Longwood Av

Last inspected Oct 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was McDonald's last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 16 inspections on record, from Nov 6, 2023 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has McDonald's ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 16 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 6, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

16 inspections

Inspection

Oct 29, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Build up on interior of ice machine

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 problems

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Hand sink in back area blocked by rolling rack full of hamburger buns

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.

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ice build up on ceiling walls and floor of walk in freezer

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 problems

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Old allergen poster posted - I provided the new allergen poster email.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 24, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.112-COther

Official Wording

Outside Storage Prohibitions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy build up of grease on grease bins and bin are not covered/closed Receptacles for refuse recyclables returnable outside shall be designed tight fitting lids doors or covers. Compactors shall be installed to not accumulate debris harborage attract vermin and inhibit effective cleaning

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Built up soils on walls ceiling floor and attachments throughout

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 problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove all racks from back public hallway and do not store here

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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing ceiling and wall tiles

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 5, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.112-COther

Official Wording

Outside Storage Prohibitions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Built up soils on walls ceiling floor and attachments throughout

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 problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove all racks from back public hallway and do not store here

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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing ceiling and wall tiles

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 10, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 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

shredded lettuce cold holding at 58f. PIC removed and replaced with product at 40f. Advised pic to allow proper cooling time for all prepared products. PIC will monitor to assure proper cold holding time prior to use.

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 temperature

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed the handsink clogged with standing water. Repai and clean

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 3, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 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

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed the handsink clogged with standing water. Repai and clean

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 23, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Water pipe burst no water in the establishment

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 22, 2025

Voluntarily closed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Water pipe burst no water in the establishment

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 23, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Mouse droppings under ice machine. Current pest report indicates activity. Clean and monitor. Contact pest control for suggestions to minimize mouse activity. Upon re-inspection Pest report stating captures Provide additional pest 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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 14, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floor under and behind McCafe station with debris. Clean 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 problems

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Day light visible under external door to trash area. REplace/repair door sweep to prevent pests from entering.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 3, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floor under and behind McCafe station with debris. Clean 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 problems

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Day light visible under external door to trash area. REplace/repair door sweep to prevent pests from entering.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Mouse droppings under ice machine. Current pest report indicates activity. Clean and monitor. Contact pest control for suggestions to minimize mouse activity.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 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

3 bay sink observed leaking from the wash & rinse bay drainpipes.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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 26, 2024

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Tape on broken lid to ice machine

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 issues

minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official Wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Grease bins lids are not closed tight and secured

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official Wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy built up of grease on ground area and grease bins

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 12, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Tape on broken lid to ice machine

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 issues

minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official Wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Grease bins lids are not closed tight and secured

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official Wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy built up of grease on ground area and grease bins

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 5, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No written inspections and kit not complete for clean up of Vomiting and Diarrheal events (I provided and reviewed wirtten instructions and kit items

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 problems

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Using soda crates in walk in unit for shelving

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Allergen advisory not worded per code (information provided via email) No Allergen poster posted in employee work area

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No written inspections and kit not complete for clean up of Vomiting and Diarrheal events (I provided and reviewed wirtten instructions and kit items

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 problems

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination