A

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MCDONALD'S health grade & inspection history

18 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017

3 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jun 23, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 23, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jun 23, 2025Inspection date
1Violation recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 10F

    Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Score trend

MCDONALD'S inspection history

9 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jun 23, 2025A31Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jun 27, 2024A122Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Mar 30, 2023A92Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

Official location

MCDONALD'S on the map

Common questions

MCDONALD'S inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for MCDONALD'S?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jun 23, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 3 violation points.

When was MCDONALD'S last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 23, 2025.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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