Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's 16 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “personal cleanliness”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON LEFT SIDE OF DRAIN PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING RELEASED TO DRAIN. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE.
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Apr 29, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES ENTERING THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINS. ANYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Apr 27, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE-THRU AT 73.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 62.5F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING/PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 55.4F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS FOUND AT 80.3F, 84F TO 95.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM WAS FOUND AT 78.5F, AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM WAS FOUND AT 85.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS EQUIPMENT. PLUMBERS ON SITE, STILL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOT RESOLVED IN ALL SINKS AND HOT WATER NOT ABLE TO CONTINUOUSLY BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS. WASHBOWL SINK WITH 100F OR MORE. HOWEVER, THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS 95F TO 113F; HOWEVER NOT CONTINUOUSLY ABLE TO MAINTAIN SAID TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES ENTERING THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIRRESTRAINS. ANYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Dec 7, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR CAUSE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AT NOZZLES OF ORANGE JUICE MACHINE. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 30, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, PREP, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204-12 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINES, COFFEE MACHINES AND MOP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN DINING AREA, AND IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AT FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE (NORTH DOOR)INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACES IN THE DRIVE THRU AREA NOT CLEAN, WATER AND SODA PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WINDOW SILLS NOT CLEAN IN THE SEATING AREA, DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW THE AUTOMATIC SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONCE DRAIN FROM ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS IS RELEASED. ALL WASTE WATER MUST DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN WITHOUT BACK UP. PLUMBER CALLED AND CRITICAL VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INPSPECTION. CRTITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Oct 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TANK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Oct 24, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN DISHWASH AREA.
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Aug 22, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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. REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY IN THE CORNERS.
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Aug 22, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 10-13-10 #154558.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 10-13-10 #154558.
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Oct 13, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. SUMMARY REPORT FROM 9-11-08 #149489 NOT POSTED VISABLE TO CUSTOMERS.
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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. CHEESE COOLER DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE/PROPERLY REPAIR.
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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. CHEMICAL SPILL IN REAR STORAGE. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. TWO COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAY ARM FALLS BELOW WASH BASIN LINE. MUST REPAIR TO HANG ABOVE WASH BASIN LINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDED FOR FRAPP? MACHINE COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.
Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald'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 Mcdonald's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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