Grade AHamburgers

Mcdonald's

138-11 20 AVENUE, Queens, 11356

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (13 days ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 28, 2026

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical
  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 28, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Jul 22, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Oct 4, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Aug 22, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Aug 24, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

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

  • 2 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
  • 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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