Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

McDonald's

700 Atlantic Av

Last inspected Oct 13, 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 13, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 11 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 13, 2026.
Has McDonald's ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

11 inspections

Inspection

Oct 13, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

There were gaps noted around piping at the water heater.Seal all gaps to prevent possible pest access.

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The hood sticker was observed expired on 9.27.26.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker PIC stating hoods were done on 10.2.26 PIC calling to have updated stickers provided

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 5, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

There were gaps noted around piping at the water heater.Seal all gaps to prevent possible pest access.

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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

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

Inspection

Jul 27, 2026

Passed

2 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

Clean the interior white panel of the ice machine to remove 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 problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the floor behind the beverage station to remove debris & clutter

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 20, 2026

Failed

2 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

Clean the interior white panel of the ice machine to remove 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 problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the floor behind the beverage station to remove debris & clutter

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, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 12, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Elevated coliform counts for chocolate milk shake. Clean and sanitize machine. Discontinue selling product until re tested. Notify when new test results have arrived.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hole in wall in dry storage area. Repair as necessary.

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 590.006/6-501.112-CPests