SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was McDonald's / Newark last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 11, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Feb 14, 2024 to Feb 11, 2026.
Has McDonald's / Newark ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 14, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Inspection
Feb 11, 2026
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 10BCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
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.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 11, 2025
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 12EHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
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 record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 14, 2024
Critical violations found
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 7GFood temperature
Official Wording
Commercially processed precooked potentially hazardous foods are not heated to 140�F or above within two hours.
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.
Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
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.
Other potentially hazardous foods requiring cooking are not heated to 140�F or above.
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.