Mc Donald's 6039

5656 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
American
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 20 inspections at Mc Donald's 6039 stretching back to 2010. On Dec 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mc Donald's 6039 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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May 16, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--OBSERVED CONTINUOUS WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12-- OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE CO2 TANKS AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MOP UP WATER AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.
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Apr 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM (WATER TEMPERATURE AT 84.7 F) DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT A HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT MISSING KIT OR CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT.(NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE THE RIM.EMPLOYEE PUSHED GARBAGE DOWN BELOW RIM AND CLOSED LIDS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE CO2 TANKS AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MOP UP WATER AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUOUS WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING EQUIPMENT ACCESSIBLE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Mar 30, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING AROUND HOT WATER TANK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Sep 19, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR VARIOUS AREAS NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT, MUST PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE ITEMS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, KNOB TO SAME SINK IN POOR REPAIR, AND LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
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Oct 16, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Aug 7, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler , and walk in freezer shelving/racks that had rust, shall be replaced/repaired, reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage in rear storage area/office area.
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Jul 15, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, cooler, must properly date foods in walk in freezer, cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be replaced/repaired, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving not clean, needs cleaning, rear storage area shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors behind ice machine, 3 compartment sink missing grout, needs re-grouting. Floors in rear kitchen area, rear storage area under shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Jan 10, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall in rear kitchen area by mop sink had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Sep 18, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CONFINE HAIR PROPERLY AND/OR WEAR HAIRNET.
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Mar 28, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MISSING ICE BIN LID IN FRONT AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior deep fryer cabinets, lower storage shelves and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DEEP FRYER PANEL FULL OF GREASE,MUST SCHEDULE SERVICE FOR CLEANING ; INTERIOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES FOR CLEAN KITCHEN WARES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR BY THE CASHIER'S AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Dec 20, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior deep fryer cabinets, lower storage shelves and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in beverage mix cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Managers not wearing hair restraints in prep area. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraints.
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Jun 23, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Frozen beverage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Frozen beverage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers not maintained inside prep coolers. Instructed to replace broken thermometers and have all thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
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May 11, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Frozen beverage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corners and behind walk-in cooler storage rack not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers not maintained inside prep coolers. Instructed to replace broken thermometers and have all thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
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Dec 9, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Jul 2, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,CHEESE 3PACKAGES-3LBS AT 49.1F,LIQUID EGGS 6 BOXES OF 2LBS EACH 50.2F TOTAL $50,FOUND THESE FOODS IN 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 42.9F,ALSO FOUND FRESH EGGS IN THIS REFRIGERATOR AT 40.6F,PRECOOKED EGGS IN PLASTIC BAGS AT 40.1F,AND OTHER CAESAR SALAD AT 40.3F;INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW AND KEEP TEMPERATURE LOG;MANAGER DISCARDED THE CHEESE AND LIQUID EGGS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE AND COOLER MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
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Mar 22, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH SLIME FLOWING THRU THE ICE WATER ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,FOOD NOT PROTECTED,CITATION ISSUED,MUST HAVE ICE MACHINE CLEAN ALL THE TIME, AT THIS TIME STAFF IS NOW CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE BIN AT THE FRONT AREA WITHOUT COVER ,MUST PROVIDE LID
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLE 6 INCHES ON WALL NEAR SODA CONNECTION AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE SEALED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT FIXTURES AT THE REAR SIDE IN POOR REPAIR , MUST BE FIXED
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mc Donald's 6039 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mc Donald's 6039 on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mc Donald's 6039?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Mc Donald's 6039.

Has Mc Donald's 6039's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mc Donald's 6039 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mc Donald's 6039 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mc Donald's 6039 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mc Donald's 6039 is inspected roughly once per year on average.