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Mcdonald's

2844 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60632
American
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Mcdonald's stretching back to 2018. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.

Mcdonald's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AT THE THRESHOLD/ENTRANCE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
39
82
Jan 22, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRACKED LID ON ICE BIN FOR FRAPPE UNIT, USING CLEAR TAPE TO REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE CRACKED LID AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ATTACHED PIPING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM CHEMICAL LINES DRAINING WITH WATER ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR FROM EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WITH CONTACT OF OPEN AIR GAP. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE DRAINING PROPERLY INTO THE DRAIN AND NOT ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR
51
90
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC.). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND HAVE POSTED.
1
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRACKED LID ON ICE BIN FOR FRAPPE UNIT, USING CLEAR TAPE TO REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE CRACKED LID AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN, REMOVE PINK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ATTACHED PIPING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM CHEMICAL LINES DRAINING WITH WATER ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR FROM EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WITH CONTACT OF OPEN AIR GAP. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE DRAINING PROPERLY INTO THE DRAIN AND NOT ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER ON TRASH RECEPTACLE IN FEMALE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
53
67
Sep 30, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP WHERE DRINK STATIONS ARE LOCATED TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER IN SAME AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
90
Dec 27, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing signs on washbowls sinks or hand sinks. Must provide.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Observed water flow automatically turns off within 3-6 seconds after being activated on exposed hand sinks. Must set all faucet timers to a minimum of 15 seconds of continuous flow after being activated on all exposed hand washing sinks.
10
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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