Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2016
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Score
Mcdonald's appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 19, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 19, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 19, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR NOZEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGERS IN FOOD AREA,ONE MANAGER WORKING AT FRENCH FRY PREP STATION NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 11, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT SIDE OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID DAMAGE.LID WILL NOT CLOSE AT ALL AND IS NOT RODENT PROOFED ON CONTAINER.OBSERVED GARBAGE INSIDE OF DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE CONTAINER MUST BE COVERED AND RODENT PROOFED. MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR NOZZLE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGERS IN FOOD AREA,ONE MANAGER WORKING AT FRENCH FRY PREP STATION NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP, ICE CHUTES AND THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AS WELL AS ALL OF THE SODA DISPENSERS TO REMOVE SYRUO BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE YOGURT SPILL UNDER THE YOGURT MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT THE SALAD PREP SINK SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 15, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE/REPLACE PEELING CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA OVER STAGING AREA.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
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: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM WITH 1/2" GAP, PROVIDING ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS. MUST SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE/REPLACE PEELING CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA OVER STAGING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS WITHOUT VENTILATION. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH HANDLE AND ICE.
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Dec 18, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA DISPINSING TUBES ATTACHED TO THE BOXES IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE SPILLS.
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May 13, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ICE MACHINE CAULKING AROUND THE LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA DISPINSING TUBES ATTACHED TO THE BOXES IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1DR REFRIGERATORS LOCATED AT THE MC CAFE AREA TO REMOVE COFFEE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE TORN WALL PAPER THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM AREA AND AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE SALAD PREP MAKING AREA EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WHICH IS LOCATED WITHIN 10FT OF ANOTHER EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK
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May 3, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL ON PREMISES FOUND THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3COMP SINK TO BE 90F AT 11:10AM. HOT WATER AT THE 3COMP SINK MUST ALWAYS BE AT A MINIMUM OF 110F AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. A PLUMBER WAS CALLED AT 11:10AM TO REPAIR AND CORRECT THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3COMP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 11:35AM. PLUMBER CORRECTED HOT WATER PROBLEM AT THE 3COMP SINK. AT 12:45PM THE HOT WATER AT THE 3COMP SINK IS NOW MAINTAINING 115F DEGREES. CDI.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT RESTROOM FACILITIES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK 3COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE ICE MACHINE CAULKING AROUND THE LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA DISPINSING TUBES ATTACHED TO THE BOXES IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1DR REFRIGERATORS LOCATED AT THE MC CAFE AREA TO REMOVE COFFEE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE TORN WALL PAPER THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM AREA AND AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE SALAD PREP MAKING AREA EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WHICH IS LOCATED WITHIN 10FT OF ANOTHER EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Aug 10, 2011
Routine
3 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID INSIDE CABINET UNDER S0DA MACHINE AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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 DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.
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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. WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Sep 9, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 2, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY AT A SEAM BETWEEN THE DRAINBOARD & LEFT COMP. OF 3-COMP SINK EVERYTIME THEY SCRUB DIRTY UTENSILD/EQUIPMENT. MUST FIX OR REPLACE.
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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. MUST RE-SEAL CAULKING AROUND & UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER COUNTER, TO PREVENT SEEPAGE BENEATH COUNTER.
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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 AT DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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. WALLS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER & AROUND DISHROOM MUST BE FREE OF DUST/FOOD STAINS.
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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. SOME SODA LINES UNDER DISPENSER ARE LEAKING-MUST FIX. ALSO MUST KEEP CONDENSATION FROM ICED TEA CONTAINERS, FROM ACCUMULATING ON THE COUNTER-TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 Aug 19, 2016. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven 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.
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