Mcdonald's #490
Last inspected: Jun 18, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2010, Mcdonald's #490 has 30 inspections in the public record. On Jun 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 18 times.
Mcdonald's #490's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FROZEN BEVERAGE STATION IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW REACH IN COOLER AT THE MC CAFE STATION WITH A BUILD UP OF MILK SPILLAGE INSIDE ON THE BOTTOM BASE OF THE COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Apr 8, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN DRIVE-THRU AREA WITH INADEQUATE SEALING ALONG EQUIPMENT AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEALING TO ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO SPILLAGE AND SEEPAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF 2-DOOR VERTICAL COOLER NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN COOK LINE AREA TO BE LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR, PLASTIC WRAP USED TO HOLD IN PLACE TO AVOID SPILLAGE WHEN DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PREP SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO PREVENT SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE PHYSICAL FACILITY TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD AND/OR DEBRIS: FLOOR BENEATH DRY STORAGE PUSH SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FLOOR BENEATH COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE, WALLS AND FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE, BASE COVING THROUGHOUT THE GRILL LINE AND REAR KITCHEN AREA, FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO GRILL AREA MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO HOLD TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP TIED AROUND PREP SINK IN THE COOK LINE AREA, USED TO HOLD DRAIN PLUMBING IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND CEASE USE OF MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE LID NOT CLOSED AND SECURED, WITH CARDBOARD AND OTHER WASTE DEBRIS EXTENDING OUTSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND ON THE GROUND OF THE SURROUNDING ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ROUTINELY CLEAN OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES, OUTSIDE WASTE ENCLOSURES, AND ENSURE ADEQUATE FREQUENCY OF COMMERCIAL WASTE REMOVAL TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF WASTE AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO GRILL AREA MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO HOLD TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP TIED AROUND PREP SINK IN THE COOK LINE AREA, USED TO HOLD DRAIN PLUMBING IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND CEASE USE OF MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN DRIVE-THRU AREA WITH INADEQUATE SEALING ALONG EQUIPMENT AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEALING TO ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO SPILLAGE AND SEEPAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF 2-DOOR VERTICAL COOLER NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN COOK LINE AREA TO BE LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR, PLASTIC WRAP USED TO HOLD IN PLACE TO AVOID SPILLAGE WHEN DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PREP SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO PREVENT SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE PHYSICAL FACILITY TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD AND/OR DEBRIS: FLOOR BENEATH DRY STORAGE PUSH SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FLOOR BENEATH COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE, WALLS AND FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE, BASE COVING THROUGHOUT THE GRILL LINE AND REAR KITCHEN AREA, FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2023
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATIION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS, GREASE BUIDLUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, BOTH DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED, OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATIION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS, GREASE BUIDLUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED, DEBRIS AND LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND CLOSE LIDS ON ALL DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATIION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS, GREASE BUIDLUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATIION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS, GREASE BUIDLUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS, CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AND TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS ON DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATIION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS, GREASE BUIDLUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED,INCLUDING DISPOSABLE FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE GLOVES,DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUN DATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDLEAKY PIPE CONNECTION UNDER ( LEFT)1ST COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN UNUSED MOP SINK BY WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS,( ( UNUSED TOASTER,TOOLS,LIGHT BULBS) NOT BEING USED AND ALSO SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET BY WASHROOMS. IN STRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND ELEVATE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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Aug 19, 2019
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PLAYPLACE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING HANDLE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS AND LUNCH BAGS STORED NEXT TO FOOD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING ICE BIN UNDER POP MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND ACCUMULATED SYRUP AROUND NOZZLES OF SOFT SERVE MACHINE, POP MACHINE, JUICE MACHINE, MCCAFE MACHINE, CREAMER MACHINE AND DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM AND LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, PLASTIC CUPS AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR BEHIND BEVERAGE MACHINED, UNDER TOASTER, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED CLEANING IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR CURTAINS OVER THE DRIVE THRU WINDOWS NOT WORKING/MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT DRINK STATION CLEANING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT REAR MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DRY/MOP. CORE VIOLATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IDPH APRIL CAULK LETTER, THE TRAINING RECORDS NOT MAINTAINED, NO CURRENT LIST, SOME NO YEAR WHEN EMPLOYEES COMPLETED, AND A COUPLE EXPIRED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TRAINING RECORDS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT YOU ESTABLISHMENT SO THAT THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT INSPECTOR CAN REVIEW THEM DURING INSPECTION. CORE VIOLATION.CORE VIOLATION.
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Dec 7, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UPRIGHT FREEZER FOR CHICKEN PRODUCTS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NUMEROUS SMALL HOLES NOTED ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES. BLACK WALL AND CEILING NOTED AT FRONT SERVICE LINE WHERE BEVERAGES/ICE CREAM DESSERTS ARE PREPARED. WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE FINISHED IN A LIGHT COLOR, BLACK IS PROHIBITED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF VARIETY OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED LARGE TRAYS FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT IN BASINS OF SINK UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE. INSTD TO HAVE BASINS OF SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF THE LARGEST MULTI USE UTENSILS. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE, SMOOTHIES PREP AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
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Nov 27, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE TRAY IN BASIN OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT HANDSINK ACROSS IN MAIN PREP AREA OR AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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: LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 20) NOTED ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND OBTAIN SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UPRIGHT FREEZER FOR CHICKEN PRODUCTS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NUMEROUS SMALL HOLES NOTED ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES. BLACK WALL AND CEILING NOTED AT FRONT SERVICE LINE WHERE BEVERAGES/ICE CREAM DESSERTS ARE PREPARED. WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE FINISHED IN A LIGHT COLOR, BLACK IS PROHIBITED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF VARIETY OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED LARGE TRAYS FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT IN BASINS OF SINK UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE. INSTD TO HAVE BASINS OF SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF THE LARGEST MULTI USE UTENSILS. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE, SMOOTHIES PREP AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ROLLING CARTS OF COVERED BUNS AND MUFFINS BEING STORED IN EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STOED (FOOD). INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Aug 31, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING TILE ALONG BASEBOARD NEAR BREAKROOM. RECAULK LOOSE WASHBOWL IN PLAY SPACE WASHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE.
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Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM IN THE PLAYGROUND AREA NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. BLACK RAW SEWAGE WATER COMES UP THRU THE FLOOR DRAINS (INSIDE/OUTSIDE THE TOILET ROOM) WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Feb 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 4, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE'S AND CUSTOMER TOILET FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK RAW SEWAGE WATER COMES UP THRU FLOOR DRAIN IN WASHROOMS WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED. ALSO HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IN PREP AREA BEHIND GRILL, SANDWICH PREP. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SIDES OF GRILL SIDE FREEZER , LOOSE.MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD AND WATER TRAPPED IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING.MUST RE-GROUT AT FRONT DRIVE THRU ,DEEP FRYER AREA.MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COLD OR HOT RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVED ICE CREAM MACHINE.MUST REPAIR. NO HOT WATER AT 1-COMP PRODUCE PREP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST POST AT ENTRANCES AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. FIRST OFFENSE OF CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. 7-32-020A.
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May 9, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. REAR ICE MACHINE COVER POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHICKEN FRYER DOOR, DEFROST FRY FREEZER NEXT TO GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR FRONT UNDER AND AROUND GRILL AND FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY WALL AND CEILING NEXT TO THE REAR ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AT MOP SINK OBSERVED WATER LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING PLUMBING PART.
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Aug 3, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT DOOR TO ARRIVE.(FRONT FREEZER). FROM REPORT 1150551 7/20/2012.
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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.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT DINNING AREA CLOES TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE PLAY LAND NEED TO REPLACE.
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Jul 20, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.MENS ROOM TOILET OVERFLOWING AT THIS TIME,PLUMBER CALLED. PLUMBER RODDED TOILET DRAINING CORRECTLY NOW.
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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.WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR EXCESSIVE ICE NOT MAINTAINED NEED TO REPAIR/REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.FRONT FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (SMALL FREEZER) NEED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
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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 REAR LIGHT SHIELDS IN EMPLOYEE ROOM AND ABOVE WASHER.
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Mar 16, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 SALAD COOLER STANDING WATER, CLEAN DRINK DISPENSOR DRIP TRAYS AND EXTERIOR OR FRYERS. FROM REPORT 1674734 DATE 3/9/12
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYERS.
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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 SHIELD ABOVE REAR FRYER.
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Mar 9, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
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: 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.OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1"GAP UNDER DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN SALAD COOLER WATER ON BOTTOM SHELF, CLEAN DRINK DISPENSOR DRIP TRAYS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYERS.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR FRYERS.
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Dec 6, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. SPOONS AT COFFEE STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRINK DISPENSORS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS 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 NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE ELIMINATED. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN THE REAR FRYER AREA, FRONT FRYER AREA, REAR STORAGE AND ICE CREAM AREA. 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 AT THE GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. CEILING TILES DAMAGED FROM PREVIOUS LEAK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS AND ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. OUTSIDE FREEZER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 3 1/4 INCH GAPS ON RUBBER WEATHER STRIP ALLOWING LIGHT TO ENTER. OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT THE FRONT ICE CREAM MACHINE AND AT THE REAR SUPPLY AREA. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. LARGE AMOUNTS OF STANDING WATER DUE TO DRAIN BACKED UP, GARBAGE DEBRIS ON GROUND AND CONTAINERS OPEN WITH DEBRIS VISIBLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. SPOONS AT COFFEE STATION.
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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, DRINK DISPENSORS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE ELIMINATED. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN THE REAR FRYER AREA, FRONT FRYER AREA, REAR STORAGE AND ICE CREAM AREA. 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT THE GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. CEILING TILES DAMAGED FROM PREVIOUS LEAK. 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 UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS AND ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 22, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS.
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Jul 15, 2010
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 OVER 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES AROUND BEVERAGE STATIONS AND ON SURROUNDING WALLS. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO REAR WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR WHICH LEADS TO OUTSIDE NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. ALSO EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CONDENSOR LEAKING AT FRONT PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT FRONT. SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS.
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86
Jan 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NUMEROUS (OVER 10) LIVE DRAIN FLIES NOTED UNDERNEATH AND AROUND BEVERAGE STATION AT FRONT COUNTER. ROTTING OUT FLOOR, EXCESSIVE STANDING SYRUP, SODA IN CABINET IN SAME AREA. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES AND REPAIR FLOOR TO ELIMINATE HARBORAGE. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's #490 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's #490 on file is from Jun 18, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's #490?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's #490.
Has Mcdonald's #490's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's #490 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonald's #490 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 #490 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonald's #490 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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