Michigan: Home Of Worst-Rated McDonald’s Location In The U.S.
You stroll into a fast food restaurant, eagerly anticipating a meal satisfying your hunger and leaving you in a happy food coma. But alas, reality smacks you in the face…
You stroll into a fast food restaurant, eagerly anticipating a meal satisfying your hunger and leaving you in a happy food coma. But alas, reality smacks you in the face as you take your first bite. The food is lukewarm, the service is lackluster, and your taste buds are sorely disappointed. We've all been there, haven't we? Those moments when fast-food restaurants manage to turn our excitement into sheer dissatisfaction.
Fast food is a world of quick bites and on-the-go meals. But let's face it, not everyone walks away with a smile. Some take their dissatisfaction to a whole new level, venting their frustrations on social media by creating complaint pages on Facebook and other platforms.
ScrapeHero, a comprehensive data company, recently conducted an extensive analysis of McDonald's restaurants across the United States. Their findings found that there are over 13,000 McDonald's locations nationwide, with 531 locations in Michigan.
Unfortunately, Michigan is home to the ultimate loser in the McDonald's popularity contest. According to the site’s study, they've discovered that one of Michigan's very own McDonald's locations has snagged the title of the worst-rated McDonald's in America. Their study is based on location reviews and ratings from over 16.06 million customers of all McDonald’s locations.
The Worst-Rated McDonald's Location
It turns out that the McDonald's spot at 22333 E. 9 Mile Rd. in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, has landed itself the unfortunate title of having the lowest ratings of any McDonald's in the entire United States. Now, don't mix it up with the McDonald's at 31255 Harper Avenue in St. Clair Shores, which seems to have fared better in the rating game. Out of the 1859 customer reviews, the McDonald's location on E. 9 Mile Rd. in St. Clair Shores, managed to scrape together an average rating of just 2.3 out of 5.
Yelp Reviews
The Yelp reviews back up the site’s claim. “This is the worst McDonald's I have ever been too [sic]!!! I waited 55 mins for a 4 piece nuggets and a frozen lemonade,” wrote a Hazel Park reviewer. Another reviewer from the St. Clair Shores area said they would give the location zero stars if possible. “The driverhru is like waiting for molasses to pour on a cold day. The food is stale, moldy and cold,” they wrote.
When it comes to the worst-rated McDonald's locations, there are a few cities that also fall on the list. Euclid, OH, Elkhart and Middlebury, IN, and Newman, GA, McDonald's spots have managed to land themselves in the bottom ranks.
The Best-Rated McDonald's Location
If you want to know which McDonald's locations managed to snag the top spots in customer ratings, the crown for the best-rated McDonald's in the U.S. goes to Calexico, CA. Specifically, the one located at 720 Imperial Ave. with a 4.2 rating. Not too far behind, sitting comfortably at number 2, is the McDonald's located at 6875 Sandlake Rd. in Orlando, Florida with a 4.0 rating.
Take a closer look at the McDonald's spots that either shine brightly with customer satisfaction or struggle to meet expectations here.
5 Of the Riskiest Foods Linked to Recalls
A new Consumer Reports study has ranked the riskiest foods. They analyzed data from the CDC, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Agriculture between 2017 and 2022. Their researchers focused on "widely consumed foods" that had recalls over a specific duration of time.
According to Consumers Reports, the CDC estimates that 48 million people each year fall ill from salmonella, listeria, E. coli, or other bacteria or viruses in food. They said most recover on their own after a few days. But about 130,000 people are hospitalized and 3,000 die from foodborne illnesses yearly.
Some of the foods that are ranked at the top of the list include bagged salads, poultry products, and deli meats. The top five are leafy greens, deli cheese and meat, ground beef, onions, and poultry. Bagged salads and other leafy greens ranked number one on the list. They found 50 different recalls linked to them since 2017. Also, it has the most caused deaths. Last on the list at number ten is flour. Unlike leafy greens, flour has had zero total deaths.
"We aren’t saying people need to avoid these foods entirely," says Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at CR, who led the analysis. "After all, these foods are all usually safe, and many of them are in fact important parts of a healthy diet." Ronholm continued to say in Consumers Report that the list underscores the "importance of following best food safety practices with all of your foods, including knowing how to track, and respond, to food recalls when they happen." Read the entire list, and learn how you can reduce your risk at Consumer Reports.
#5: Poultry
Getty ImagesWe won't get into it, but poultry livestock is often kept in pretty gnarly conditions. That can lead to salmonella. Poultry should be cooked at at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
#4: Onions
Getty ImagesConsumer Reports cites an FDA investigation that suggested that contaminated irrigation water was the most likely cause for salmonella here, too. It also identified livestock on nearby land and droppings from birds and other wild animals as possible sources.
#3: Ground Beef
Getty ImagesDeadly strains of E. coli can get from feedlots and pastures can get into beef itself, transferring from a cow’s gut to the meat during slaughter.
#2: Deli Meats And Cheeses
Getty ImagesListeria flourishes, everywhere, and cold temperatures are not a defense. Consumer Reports actually advises to avoid cold cuts, or limit how often you have them. Listeria isn't pretty.
#1: Leafy Greens
Getty ImagesThis was a bit of a surprise to us. Consumer Reports postulates that this is because of contaminated water used to irrigate the fields in California and Arizona, where most of the lettuce is grown in the U.S.
