McDonald's
Fast food restaurant · 201 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, United States · United States
★ 3.0 on Google · 6,498 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Aug 5, 2026 · 114 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 3.0★
- Not-flagged average
- 3.7★
- Flagged
- 11%
- Coverage
- 15%
All reviews shown by Google
886 examined reviews
114 of 1,000
1,000 of 6,498 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 5, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this McDonald's location provides hot, fresh food and generally fast service, though experiences vary significantly by time of day. Many patrons praise the clean dining areas, working touch-screen kiosks, and family-friendly features like a PlayPlace, while others caution about long lines and difficult parking.
+ Repeated strengths
Fast and Efficient Service
Multiple reviewers note that service can be quick, efficient, and prompt, especially when using the drive-thru or ordering ahead.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2022-10-20
Food was hot and fresh and service was great
5★ · 2023-02-15
Very fast service and very good food, I recommend it
5★ · 2025-09-30
I drove to LA to visit a leather supply place and didn’t plan my lunch so this location came in very conveniently. Although at first I thought I’d go inside and place an order at the counter but the lines were lonnnnnnnng. So I went back to...
Hot and Fresh Food
Reviewers frequently mention that the food, particularly items like fries, burgers, and breakfast sandwiches, is served hot and fresh.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2022-10-20
Food was hot and fresh and service was great
5★ · 2025-08-27
This McDonald's is always so delicious, food is hot and fresh, restaurant is clean and the staff are very friendly.
Clean Facilities and Family Features
Several visitors highlight that the interior is well-kept, clean, and includes amenities like working kiosks and a children's PlayPlace.
1 supporting review
4★ · 2025-07-27
This McDonald’s location seems to be one of the newer ones, and it definitely shows. The restaurant was clean, organized, and all of the self-serve kiosks were working—which is a rare win! I was also surprised (in a good way) to see the ice...
− Repeated complaints
Incorrect or Missing Order Items
Reviewers frequently report missing items from their bags, incorrect orders, or issues with deliveries lacking sauces and straws.
1 supporting review
1★ · 2022-09-23
Fries are half empty, and I didn't get a straw for my frappe!! Seriously? Let's forget about the fries for a second, no straw? And this was a doordash delivery. Not ordering from here again.
Slow Service and Long Wait Times
Customers often complain about extremely slow service, long wait lines, and unorganized queues at the counter or drive-thru.
2 supporting reviews
1★ · 2022-09-07
I made a line and it took me like 20 minutes just to place the order other 20 for move one place in line so I decided to leave the place
1★ · 2022-10-14
1 hour at the drive through on a Wednesday.
Surrounding Area and Loitering Concerns
Reviewers regularly mention an uncomfortable atmosphere due to individuals loitering around the property and difficult parking arrangements.
2 supporting reviews
2★ · 2022-11-20
A lot of homeless people inside and outside!
3★ · 2025-08-01
McDonald's has gone way downhill since the 90's. Portions are small, overpriced, and much lower quality. The Washington location had a half dozen unhoused persons sleeping in various areas of the dining room. Though I my heart goes out to...
Good for
- Quick breakfast or coffee runs via the drive-thru
- Families looking for a location with a PlayPlace
- Tech-savvy customers utilizing self-serve kiosks and the mobile app
Avoid if
- You are sensitive to long wait times and inconsistent order accuracy
- You prefer an easily accessible dining room without loitering concerns
- You need reliable late-night service or accurate operating hours
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Sep ’22 | 23 | 3 |
| Oct ’22 | 37 | 5 |
| Nov ’22 | 24 | 3 |
| Dec ’22 | 32 | 2 |
| Jan ’23 | 33 | 4 |
| Feb ’23 | 36 | 6 |
| Mar ’23 | 28 | 1 |
| Apr ’23 | 39 | 4 |
| May ’23 | 41 | 3 |
| Jun ’23 | 32 | 1 |
| Jul ’23 | 36 | 7 |
| Aug ’23 | 25 | 6 |
| Sep ’23 | 23 | 0 |
| Oct ’23 | 14 | 2 |
| Nov ’23 | 32 | 2 |
| Dec ’23 | 21 | 1 |
| Jan ’24 | 15 | 0 |
| Feb ’24 | 20 | 3 |
| Mar ’24 | 13 | 0 |
| Apr ’24 | 27 | 5 |
| May ’24 | 20 | 4 |
| Jun ’24 | 14 | 2 |
| Jul ’24 | 24 | 2 |
| Aug ’24 | 22 | 3 |
| Sep ’24 | 12 | 2 |
| Oct ’24 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov ’24 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec ’24 | 13 | 1 |
| Jan ’25 | 26 | 4 |
| Feb ’25 | 13 | 0 |
| Mar ’25 | 14 | 1 |
| Apr ’25 | 16 | 2 |
| May ’25 | 32 | 6 |
| Jun ’25 | 26 | 6 |
| Jul ’25 | 26 | 2 |
| Aug ’25 | 25 | 3 |
| Sep ’25 | 19 | 2 |
| Oct ’25 | 28 | 3 |
| Nov ’25 | 10 | 1 |
| Dec ’25 | 14 | 2 |
| Jan ’26 | 12 | 0 |
| Feb ’26 | 10 | 1 |
| Mar ’26 | 13 | 2 |
| Apr ’26 | 20 | 3 |
| May ’26 | 14 | 1 |
| Jun ’26 | 12 | 2 |
| Jul ’26 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug ’26 | 6 | 1 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 114 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 114 flagged reviews.
Ellie Ross
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2022-09-08
Daz black a YouTuber visiting this Mac Donald's was robbed of his passport and other belongings. Not was done about it
Elroy Hilgeman
1 review
★★★★★
2022-09-24
Due to late break hour I had to take lunch there and it's was great, well I'm also an expect on forex Bitcoin trading company here in Los Angeles, I also help companies and individuals achieve there goals, invest on forex trade
jorge angulo
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2022-09-25
Abbey Shenfield
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2022-10-05
Daz Black was just trying to drink an orange juice peacefully, got his bag stolen (which had his passport in it (hes from the UK and was visiting)) and they didnt do anything to help him. -1 stars
Fernando Rodriguez
1 review
★★★★★
2022-10-13
Koda Marie
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2022-10-14
My bf was just there about 9:30pm 10-13-22 They messed up our whole order. Pickles on everything and a 4 piece instead of a 6. They’re night shift is terrible.
Crumpet Cult
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2022-10-30
Quenten Tomasoni
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2022-11-08
you guys didnt help daz black when he was getting robbed.. shame on you
Osvaldo Vazquez
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2022-11-19
The service is very slow, and there is a lot of traffic congestion.
Ryan Green
1 review
★★★★★
2022-11-24
We were passing through town and against my personal wishes, the kids just had to have a happy meal. Our experience was very positive so it was worth giving in. My burger came out exactly as I requested it. The food was all fresh and the drinks were good. The staff was also kind.
Report generated Aug 5, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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