What is Mcdonalds's health inspection score?

Mcdonalds has a SafeDine safety score of 51 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

Mcdonalds was last inspected on January 31, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mcdonalds have?

Mcdonalds has 42 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mcdonalds safe to eat at?

Mcdonalds has a safety score of 51/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mcdonalds serve?

Mcdonalds serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mcdonalds

Name: Mcdonalds
Address: 8333 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas, 75241
Rating: 51

8333 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/31/2024

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0Fair

American•Dallas

Ranked #808 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 31, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-49

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Dec 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Aug 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
observed water leaking from valve inside washing machine room
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
observed food debris inside microwave

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
observed gap on the back door, and not closing properly
DAL-3*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
fix the door of wic
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean food debris on gaskets of rif
DAL-5*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
observed employees wearing earrings while cooking

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Detail clean interior of reach in freezer(fries) for site and touch!

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
No first aid kit(Box Empty)-Office.
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Two door RIC running high. Temperature 48 Degrees F. Repair #1 RIC. Not in good working order.
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw eggs above read to eat apple juice

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM must be on site during inspection
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
Observed flies at establishment
DAL-4*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Observed cardboard being used as an absorbent in the fryer, remove cardboard
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between use
DAL-6*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Repair back exit door handl
DAL-7*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
Clean counters with food debris

Base deductions−17 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal all outer perimeters properly. Back door observed with large gaps on left side. Seal hand sink to wall properly next to ice machine
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Gaskets of RIF unit observed with product debris accumulation
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM certificate must be current and on site

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY AND SOILED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
WET SOILED KITCHEN FLOORS
DAL-5*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
FECAL SOIL UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEATS INSIDE THE TOILET BOWL ( RESTROOMS )
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET

Base deductions−13 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
LIGHT FECAL SOIL UNDER THE TOILET SEAT ( RESTROOM )
DAL-2*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
hand sink faucet loose and leaking

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
broken reach in cooler gaskets
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
visible buid up inside the broken under counter fridge
DAL-5*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
light fecal matter inside the toilet (women's restroom)

Base deductions−13 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair knob on three compartment sink

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
provide soap and bathroom tissues in restrooms
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
broken reach in freezer gaskets

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BACK MOP SINK

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
SOILED REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ( 2 SIGHTINGS )

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE FOLLOWING COOLERS: REACH IN COOLER NEAR AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW SALAD COOLER

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES AND GNATS OBSERVED FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DOOR GASKET HANGING OFF OF THE REACH IN COOLER DOOR ( DRIVE THRU WINDOW)

Base deductions−9 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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