The S.
Yelp
I visited the McDonald's at 245 N Soto St in Los Angeles on January 6th around lunchtime during my 30-minute lunch break. I ordered a Big Mac combo and went through the drive-thru. When I took a bite of my burger, I immediately realized I had eaten a whole piece of plastic--turns out it was a plastic glove that was inside my sandwich. This was not only disgusting but concerning, so I quickly returned to the location.
I spoke with Sonya at the counter, who refunded my meal and assured me there would be an investigation into the matter. She also promised someone would reach out to me with more information. However, after several days with no communication, I decided to follow up and called the number I was given.
When I spoke with the staff working for Mr. Sanchez, they were extremely rude and dismissive. They told me the investigation was finished and the owner had decided not to settle. I was shocked because no one had contacted me, nor had I received any details on the investigation. It felt like they were just brushing me off with no explanation or attempt to resolve the issue.
As if this situation wasn't bad enough, I spent the next three days feeling extremely ill. My stomach was messed up from the incident, and I'm not sure what kind of effect swallowing plastic could have on my health, but I definitely felt the consequences.
At this point, I've been completely disregarded, and it's clear they have no intention of handling this properly. I was promised follow-up communication that never came, and instead, I was met with rude, unprofessional behavior.
Given the lack of accountability and the impact on my health, I'm now considering legal action. I've already contacted a lawyer to explore my options, as it seems like this matter will not be resolved through their customer service.
I never thought I'd have to take this kind of step, but I strongly advise others to be cautious when visiting this location. The way this serious issue has been handled--especially with the health concerns it caused--has been completely unacceptable. I expected much better from a company of McDonald's size and reputation.