Brooklyn, NY — McDonald's at 606 Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn received a Grade B score of 21 during a health inspection conducted on March 4, 2026, according to data released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 6, 2026. The score represents a significant decline from the restaurant's two most recent Grade A results and places the location near the upper boundary of the Grade B range, just six points below the Grade C threshold of 28.
What Inspectors Found
The inspection identified one non-critical violation. Inspectors cited the restaurant under violation code 10F for non-food contact surfaces 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.
No critical violations were documented during the inspection. Critical violations are those that directly contribute to foodborne illness risk, such as improper food temperatures or evidence of pests. The sole violation recorded falls into the non-critical category, which addresses general sanitation and facility maintenance standards.
Despite recording only one violation, the restaurant's total score of 21 points indicates that the condition cited carried substantial point weight. Under the DOHMH scoring system, individual violations can carry varying point values depending on their scope and severity at the time of inspection.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the sanitation and food safety requirements that all food service establishments must follow. The FDA Food Code, which serves as the basis for many local regulations, emphasizes that equipment and surfaces must be designed, constructed, and maintained to be cleanable and in good repair.
Non-food contact surface cleanliness, while not directly involved in food preparation, contributes to the overall sanitary condition of a food establishment. Poorly maintained equipment and surfaces can harbor bacteria and pests, potentially creating conditions that lead to more serious food safety concerns over time.
Inspection History
The March 2026 Grade B represents a notable departure from the restaurant's recent inspection performance:
- Dec 4, 2024: Score 7 (Grade A)
- Mar 18, 2024: Score 10 (Grade A)
- Oct 11, 2023: Score 20
- Feb 21, 2023: Score 10 (Grade A)
- Nov 3, 2022: Score 25
The location had achieved consecutive Grade A scores in its two most recent inspections prior to this visit, with scores of 7 and 10 respectively. However, the historical record also shows that scores in the 20-25 range are not unprecedented for this location, with similar results recorded in October 2023 and November 2022.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
The DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. A score of 21 falls in the upper portion of the Grade B range. Restaurants receiving a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection to attempt a better score.
Consumers can verify restaurant grades and review full inspection details through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database available online. All inspection data referenced in this article is sourced from publicly available DOHMH records.
More About This Restaurant
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