Grade AAmerican

Mcdonald Avenue Diner

1111 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11230

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Mar 5, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical
  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 5, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Sep 30, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection1
Sep 10, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Oct 6, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.

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