Mc Donald's
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
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Score
Mc Donald's appears in inspection records 27 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 7, 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 one violation each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mc Donald's on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEANUT BUTTER, AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS SPATULAS STORED IN DUMPSTER ROOM OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND FOOD ITEMS FROM DUMPSTER ROOM OF FACILITY.
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Jul 10, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID REQUIRED EQUIPMENT & PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Apr 19, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in employees/customers restroom, instructed to post.
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Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food
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Feb 22, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO FACE MASK AND PROOF OF VACCINE SIGNS POSTED IN DINING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO POST IN A CLEAN VIEW. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Dec 15, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 17, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN CHEMICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR SWEEP ON REAR EXTERIOR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, 1/4" GAP VISIBLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES OBSERVED NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SMALL FREEZER & COOLER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN CHEMICAL ROOM, AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED AT TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. MACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED DURING INSPECTION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE PREP STATION, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM OPEN FOOD AND CLEAN UTENSILS.
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May 9, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH WASH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PICK-UP DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Jun 27, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER FRYERS ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jun 29, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Oct 4, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609518 ON JANUARY 8, 2016: (32) ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS IN 7 DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CRACKED BRICK ALONG THE TRIM IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 8, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAVE NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 55.1F-60.3F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ENCLOSED GARBAGE STORAGE ROOM HAS EMPTY BROKEN FOOD BOXES ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THIS AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR DIGITAL DISPLAY THERMOMETER OF REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN CHEMICAL ROOM. KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 23, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED VEGETABLES AND CHEESES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 56.3F AND GRILLED SOUTHWEST VEGETABLES AT 49.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Dec 27, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 25, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 13, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE NUMBER OF TOILET ROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES, ESTABLISHMENT UNDER CONSTUCTION, MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT IN ORDER, MEN EMPLOYEES ARE USING OUTSIDE PORTABLE TOILET. ONLY WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN OPERATION. ABOUT 20 EMPLOYEES OF DIFFERNT SEX AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 2 SEPERATE TOILET ROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES. AT THIS TIME WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IS CONVERTED TO UNISEX USAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN GASKET AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK NAD COFFEE STATION.
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May 16, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES, SUPPLIES, & ANY OLD EQUIPMENT IN THE SODA TANK CLOSETS OR IN OTHER STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR OR REMOVED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY CEILING VENT AT EMPLOYEE ROOM & BEHIND THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER-MUST KEEP CLEAN. WALL UNDER PREP SINK IN REAR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF THE SPRAYER FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK-MUST FIX. 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.
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Jan 4, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 19, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 25, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. SALAD PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR LOOSE AT CORNER. MUST REPAIR.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND REAR DOOR.
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Mar 18, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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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 Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mc Donald's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mc Donald's.
Has Mc Donald's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mc Donald's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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 around two times per year on average.
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