Mc Donald's
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Mc Donald's stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up five times.
Mc Donald's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT SINKS AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ATTACHED PIPING AT WAREWASHING UNIT LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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90
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AT INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER ON FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED CONDENSOR. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENT DRAIN OVERFLOW FROM WAREWASHING UNIT IMPROPERLY DRAINING ONTO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN. DRAINBOARD IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, ATTACHED DIRECTLY TO WAREWASHING UNIT WHERE CONTAMINATION CAN OCCUR. INSTD TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD IN PROPER LOCATION TO PROVIDE AIR DRYING OF EQUIPMENT WITHOUT POSSIBILITY OF CONTAMINATION
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Mar 15, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING, WATER BACKING UP FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT DRAINING AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. UNIT NOT BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IN BASIN OF HANDWASH SINK IN REAR OF PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN EMPTY AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OR AT REAR HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AT INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER ON FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED CONDENSOR. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR SIDES AND ALL SURFACES OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN DRIVE THRU NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE SPILLS, AND CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE STATION IN DRIVE THRU NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 22, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK DISPENSERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2021
License
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK DISPENSERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 23, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ON CEILING AND COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 19, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE OUT SIDE RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 13, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, COFFEE MACHINE, FRYERS, GRILLS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FRONT COUNTER AREA AND UNDER ALL FRYER AND GRILLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN NEED OF CLEANING IN DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER OVER THE TOP HOPPER ICE CREAM MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 3, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER OVER THE TOP HOPPER ICE CREAM MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE FRONT ICE BINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BREAK AND DINING ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 2, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. 2 OUTSIDE REAR DOORS IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. 1-GARAGE DOOR TO GARBAGE AREA, 2-REAR RECIEVING DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. LARGE LEAKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WASTE WATER LEAKING TO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF ALL DRINKS. INTERIOR OF REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUYIPMENT IN CORNERS AND FLOOR BASES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT WASHING MACHINE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 13, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT CHEMICAL DISPENSER BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mc Donald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mc Donald's on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mc Donald's?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mc Donald's.
Has Mc Donald's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mc Donald's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mc Donald's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mc Donald's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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