Mc Donalds
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Mc Donalds, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mc Donalds on the better side of that line. 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
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE BEVERAGE AREA IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPILLAGE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER ON DOOR FRAMES. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
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May 19, 2020
Routine
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE POSTED FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER NO NECESSARY SUPPLIES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ( TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED, SERVED,( EGGS, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED
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Aug 23, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(69F) AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND NO RUNNING WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2279223 ON 3-12-19:55-OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA ALSO A HOLE IN THE CEILINGTILE ABOVE THE FRONTCOUNTER DRINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 12, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYER, WARMER, OVEN, ETC. ENCASED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA. ALSO, A HOLE IN THE THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER DRINK ARE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT COFFEE STATION COUNTER, AND THE DRIVE THRU MILK DISPENSER (DRIP TRAY) NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 18, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE LOBBY SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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 TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE REAR, LOBBY FRONT WEST WINDOW, AND AT FRONT SODA MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL OF WINDOWS/SILS ON THE WEST/NORTH WEST SIDE OF THE LOBBY.
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Apr 11, 2018
Complaint
4 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: OBSERVED AROUND 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES AROUND THE WEST/NORTH WEST WINDOWS, AND SILLS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR CABINET UNDER SELF SERVICE SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER FREEZER/COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA, PREP TABLES/STORAGE TABLES, AND THE (UHC) STORAGE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN REAR LAUNDRY AREA, AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND BAG-N-BOX STORAGE UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE STANDING WATER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.ALSO REMOVE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE REAR, LOBBY FRONT WEST WINDOW,AND IN FRONT SODA MACHINE. CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE REAR GRILL/(UHC) UNIT. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL OF WINDOWS/SILLS ON THE WEST/NORTH WEST SIDE OF THE LOBBY.
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Dec 6, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBTHE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.SERVED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER LEAKING AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR REAR HANDSINK LEAKING AT P-TRAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA CLOSET, REAR BUN AREA, AND CREW ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRAINING RECORDS NOT MAINTAINED, GIVEN LIST FROM 7/11/2014, WHICH HAS EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DRIP TRAYS NOT CLEAN ORANGE JUICE, AND COFFEE PREP ATATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN SYRUP PUMPS FRONT COFFEE SECTION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER, NOZZLE, LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 17, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 13, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CLOGGED-IT DOES NOT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SPRAYER ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE TOP AND BASE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 22, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Jun 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS REMOVED NEED TO REPLACE THRU-OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SIDE FRYERS/BOX FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SINK REAR PREP AREA LEAKING AT HANDLE NEED TO REPLACE.
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Jun 22, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN CABINETS UNDER THE SODA COUNTER FRONT, CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE UNDER COUNTER FREEZER IN REAR PREP, ALSO REAR FRYER AREA.
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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.REMOVE STANDING WATER FRON 1ST. DRIVE THRU WINDOW UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OUTSIDE OFFICE DOOR.
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Feb 21, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN DRIP TRAY FRONT MILK DISPENSOR, COFFEE STATION.
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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.OBSERVED TWO LIGHT SHIELDS CRACKED INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE FRONT DRIVE THRU, AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Dec 12, 2011
Complaint
5 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: DRINK DISPENSORS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINET THE HOUSES DRINK MACHINES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINK SPLATTERS. 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 UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN CORNER BY DRINK STATION HAS A LARGE CRACK. MUST FILL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF ORGANIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: DRINK DISPENSORS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINET THE HOUSES DRINK MACHINES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINK SPLATTERS. 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 UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. WALL IN CORNER BY DRINK STATION HAS A LARGE CRACK. MUST FILL AND MAINTAIN.
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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. SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF ORGANIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mc Donalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mc Donalds on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mc Donalds?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Mc Donalds.
Has Mc Donalds' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mc Donalds have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mc Donalds 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 Donalds inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mc Donalds is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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