Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
McDonald's currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 23, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 23, 2025
- Date
- May 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
McDonald's has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its January 2024 score of 9.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
McDonald's's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is McDonald's's current NYC health grade?
McDonald's currently has a A grade.
When was McDonald's last inspected?
McDonald's was last inspected on May 23, 2025.
What was McDonald's's latest inspection score?
McDonald's's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did McDonald's have in its latest inspection?
McDonald's had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is McDonald's located?
McDonald's is located at 8520 20th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11214.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50034654
Last updated: June 26, 2026