Mcdonald's 21446
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's 21446 32 times, with records going back to 2011. Mcdonald's 21446 was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mcdonald's 21446 is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE NOZZLES AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOT HOLDING STATIONS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS...THE FLOOR AT THE SODA DISPENCER...THE FLOOR BEHIND WHERE THE BURGER STATIONS ARE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Nov 14, 2024
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BEVERAGE DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CANS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GROUT LINES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 4, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOOLET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CANS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GROUT LINES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BEVERAGE DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SINK LOCATED AT FRONT EAST PREP AREA (NEAR FRYERS, BEVERAGE STATIONS, HOT HOLDING, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND WORN GROUT LINES AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR FRYERS. INSTD TO RE GROUT/REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 25, 2021
License
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT CORNER OF REAR RECEIVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Apr 21, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP, BEVERAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT ALL FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN
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May 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIDS ON SOFT SERVE MACHINE AND SALAD PREP COOLER DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS ON SOFT SERVE MACHINE AND ADJUST SALAD COOLER DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP, BEVERAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT ALL FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINES ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE FRONT UNDER THE CUP HOLDERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 23, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING AND FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND HAVE DEFROST CYCLE CHECKED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT COFFEE STATION NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE FRONT UNDER THE CUP HOLDER, 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 THE FRONT DRIVE THRU LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, AND THE FRONT HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 14, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT DRIVE THRU LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, AND THE FRONT HOOD FLITERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING AND FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HAVE DEFROST CYCLE CHECKED. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER REAR INFRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT COFFEE STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE FRONT UNDER THE CUP HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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82
Oct 19, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM. MUST PROVIDE
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Sep 15, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM. MUST PROVIDE
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Sep 5, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT BOTH OF THE HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 23- SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING ON PREMISES. MUST CONTACT PEST SERVICE. CLEAN/ SANITIZE WALLS AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM. MUST PROVIDE
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86
Mar 9, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 2- LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE A OPENING UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO OBSERVED 8- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES. 4- FLIES ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 4- FLYING AND ON WALLS IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN FRY COOK STATION .MUST REPAIR. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS ALONG HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN DRIVE THRU SOFT SERVE MACHINE,REAR STORAGE,DISH WASING AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.OPENING,GAPS ALONG COVING IN REAR,DISH WASHING,BREAK AREA,LAUNDRY AREA,PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR/SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT BY COOK SANDWHICH STATION, DISH WASHING,STORAGE REAR,PREP.TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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May 9, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 2, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND NOT PROPERLY DRAINING THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1610096 ON 1-25-16: 32-REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER NEAR GRILL. 35-SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE VENT COVER IN REAR STORAGE. REPAIR BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS(RUSTED). REPAIR THERMOMETER ON SOFT SERVE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, CREAMER MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Jan 25, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER NEAR GRILL. TOP DOOR ON REACH-IN COOLER NEAR SOFT SERVE MACHINE NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, CREAMER MACHINE, FRYER CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER WINDOW ALONG SIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA, UNDER FRYERS AND BEVERAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE VENT COVER IN REAR STORAGE. REPAIR BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS(RUSTED).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINLINE UNDER ICE BIN IN BEVERAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPAIR THERMOMETER ON SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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Oct 7, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER TO THE FRONT ICE BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE FRONT AND PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Sep 30, 2015
License
6 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: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 20 IN THE PREP AREA AND 8 BY THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER TO THE FRONT ICE BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE FRONT AND PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 17, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FRONT ICE BIN. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO 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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER TANK, GREASE CONTAINER, IN ALL CORNERS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND FRONT AREA AND UNDER/AROUND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE KNOBS ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE REAR EXIT.
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Aug 21, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 14, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL,IE LIVE INSECTS,(ROACHES,GNATS).47 LIVE GNATS ON WALLS OF PREMISES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF PREMISES,(WASHROOM,DINING ROOM,AND ESPECIALLY THE PREP AREA AT FRONT COUNTER,DRIVE THRU AND REAR.ALSO 8-LARGE LIVE ROACHES INSIDE BASEBOARD OPENING UNDER REARSTORAGE SHELVING UNIT,AND 1 LARGE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA TO DEEP FRYERS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OPENINGS ALONG BASE BOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES PREP,REAR,3-COMP SINK.MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.ALSO CLEAN FLOORS OF GREASE AROUND GREASE EQUIPMENT IN REAR,MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG CEILING AREAS AROUND PIPES IN REAR AND HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP,DISH AREA.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.ALSO WALLS NOT CLEAN IN SEVERAL AREAS ,OF FOOD,DRIED LIQUIDS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,IE STORED UNCLEAN DUST PANS.MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED BY COOLERS ON FLOORS,ETC.MUST INVERT MOPS,ANDCLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE.ALSO CLUTTER AT REAR BACK DOOR.MUST REMOVE.AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ON SHELVING OR OFF WALLS TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F,AND REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER MAINTAINED AT 48.9F.MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW. WALK IN COOLER SERVICED/AIR TEMPERATURE-37F.-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLERS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES,IE 23LBS LARGE EGGS AT 48F-49.7F.ALSO APPROX 25LBS OF CHOCOLATE MILK/1LBS WHITE MILK AT 48F-55F.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGERS,CDI.MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. TOTAL COST APPROX $.75.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REAR SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN IN REAR OF DEBRIS ,OLD FOOD.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLES LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE.MUST
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78
Dec 6, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, NOZZLES, AND SPIGOTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Nov 27, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR WEST EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, NOZZLES, AND SPIGOTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS, GRILL, 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Nov 29, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR TWO SECTIONS BUCKLING NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS.
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Apr 6, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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.WATER LEAKING AT REAR WATER/SOAP DISPENSER NEED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 4, 2011
Complaint
7 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, FRYERS, GRILL, CABINETS.
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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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DRIVE THRU AND PREP AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS (GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC)
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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. REPAIR WALL IN LARGE STALL OF WOMENS WASHROOM.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND HANDLE ON REAR UTILITY SINK AND 3-COMP SINK.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED THERMOMETER IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA.
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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. REMOVE CLUTTER IN BREAK ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Jan 26, 2011
Routine
7 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, FRYERS, GRILL, CABINETS
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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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DRIVE THRU AND PREP AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS (GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC)
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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. REPAIR WALL IN LARGE STALL OF WOMENS WASHROOM.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND HANDLE ON REAR UTILITY SINK.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED THERMOMETER IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA.
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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. REMOVE CLUTTER IN BREAK ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's 21446 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's 21446 on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's 21446?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's 21446.
Has Mcdonald's 21446's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's 21446 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's 21446 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 21446 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's 21446 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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