Inspection
Nov 6, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
McDonalds
146 Tremont St
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Quick Answers
- When was McDonalds last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 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?
- 24 inspections on record, from Oct 23, 2023 to Nov 6, 2026.
- Has McDonalds ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 24 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 23, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
24 inspectionsInspection
Oct 1, 2026
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 30, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
There was cockroach activity observed in the basement storage (dead insects) The most recent pest report is also stating roach activity. Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the basement storage floor to remove evidence of dead insects.
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, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 23, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
There was cockroach activity observed in the basement storage (dead insects) The most recent pest report is also stating roach activity. Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the basement storage floor to remove evidence of dead insects.
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, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 10, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-COther
Official Wording
Prohibitions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted single use items stored under the sewage pipe in the basement.Remove or provide protection.
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, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 3, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-COther
Official Wording
Prohibitions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted single use items stored under the sewage pipe in the basement.Remove or provide protection.
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, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 9, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 5, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Strawberry Milk shake machine with elevated coliform counts. Discontinue use and clean machine. Do not use until machine is retested with acceptabel coliform counts. Provide updated lab test
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 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 21, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Strawberry Milk shake machine with elevated coliform counts. Discontinue use and clean machine. Do not use until machine is retested with acceptabel coliform counts. Provide updated lab test
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, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 16, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Vanilla Milk shake machine with elevated coliform counts. Discontinue use and clean machine. Do not use until machine is retested with acceptabel coliform counts. Provide updated lab test
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, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 25, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Mise dropping observed downstairs in the basement area under the shelving / clean to remove./ Remove evidence of dead roaches from glue trap in the incline elavator and in basement. Observed one dead rodent in the basement cleam to remove Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
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 590.006/6-501.16-COther
Official Wording
Drying Mops (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in front of mop sink.Hang mops to dry
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, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 18, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Mise dropping observed downstairs in the basement area under the shelving / clean to remove./ Remove evidence of dead roaches from glue trap in the incline elavator and in basement. Observed one dead rodent in the basement cleam to remove Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
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 590.006/6-501.16-COther
Official Wording
Drying Mops (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in front of mop sink.Hang mops to dry
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, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 23, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Chocolate shake machine with elevated coliform counts. Discontinue use and clean machine. Do not use until machine is re tested with acceptabel coliform counts. Provide updated lab test.
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, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 23, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Chocolate shake machine with elevated coliform counts. Discontinue use and clean machine. Do not use until machine is re tested with acceptabel coliform counts. Provide updated lab test.
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, Jun 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 15, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 10, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 23, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 27, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Elevated coliform counts in ice cream machine accoring to Morrell Labs. Machine in use at time if inspection. Clean and sanitize unit. Do not serve ice cream until an updated lab test is produced.
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 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 26, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Elevated coliform counts in ice cream machine accoring to Morrell Labs. Machine in use at time if inspection. Clean and sanitize unit. Do not serve ice cream until an updated lab test is produced.
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 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 19, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Elevated coliform counts in ice cream machine accoring to Morrell Labs. Machine in use at time if inspection. Clean and sanitize unit. Do not serve ice cream until an updated lab test is produced.
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 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 25, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 29, 2023
Passed
1 recorded violation
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
Lab test for shake machine over acceptable levels for coliform. Cease operation of shake machine Provide new lab report with acceptable levels before reuming operation. Determine cause for high coliform count.
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, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 22, 2023
Failed
1 recorded violation
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
Lab test for shake machine over acceptable levels for coliform. Cease operation of shake machine Provide new lab report with acceptable levels before reuming operation. Determine cause for high coliform count.
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, Nov 22, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 23, 2023
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Pipe leaking under ice machine. Faucet leaks at 3 compartment sink. Work order has been placed for faucet.
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 23, 2023 · Original Source