Mcdonalds

6355 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
American
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2015
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 31 inspections at Mcdonalds, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2015. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 11, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 18 times across the record.

Mcdonalds' latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT AREA BEHIND THE REGISTERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWLS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP EITHER HANDLE UP IN ICE OR IN A SANITIZED BIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 13, 2015
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT AREA BEHIND THE REGISTERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMOOTHIE MACHINE AND THE ORAGE JUICE DRIP TRAYS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
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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: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER REAR GRILL AREA, AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE NOZZLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWLS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP EITHER HANDLE UP IN ICE OR IN A SANITIZED BIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 4, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMOOTHIE MACHINE AND THE ORAGE JUICE DRIP TRAYS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER REAR GRILL AREA, AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE NOZZLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Nov 5, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SODA MACHINE ICE BIN LEAKING WATER INTO A PAN PLACED UNDER THE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ICE BIN REPAIRED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DRIVE THRU 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 UNDER THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 1, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH MANAGER B. RHODES, AT THIS TIME, AND THE OTHER EMPLOYEE HAS NO ID ON HER TO PROVE A CETRIFICATE BELONGS TO HER (INSTRUCTED TO CARRY HER ID). INSTRUCTED MS. RHODES TO APPLY FOR CITY OF CHICAGO AT MALCOLM X COLLEGE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO MENS URINALS NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Jul 8, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRINK STATION COUNTER AROUND BLENDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN GREASY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN DRIP TRAYS IN THE JUICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR, FRONT PREP, REAR DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 LIGHT SITLL OUT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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May 12, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STEAMER LEAKING WATER ON STORAGE SHELF,ALSO INTO A CONTAINER ON THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE MACHINES UNDER COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR STEAMER TRAY.OBSERVED THE DRINK STATION COUNTER AROUND BLENDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER LEAKING AT THE TOP (TAPE AROUND PIPE), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/AND OR REPLACE.
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Feb 10, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER THERMOMETER AT DOOR BROKEN, NOT MAINTAINED. NEED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 29, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER THERMOMETER AT DOOR BROKEN NOT MAINTAINED NEED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM REAR BACK DOOR, AND FROM UNDER FRY HOLDER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO REATTACH REAR LIGHT SHIELD FALLING DOWN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Oct 30, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 29, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. MUST MAKE ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS ON SITE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE FRONT SMALL REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND PREP SURFACES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Oct 7, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLOSET IN REAR OUTSIDE OF BREAK ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jul 29, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLOSET IN REAR OUTSIDE OF BREAK ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 7, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLOSET IN REAR OUTSIDE OF BREAK ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 10, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLOSET IN REAR OUTSIDE OF BREAK ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 13, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING FACILITIES WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLOSET IN REAR OUTSIDE OF BREAK ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 10, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES OR PROOF OF WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ie, chicken, burgers, etc.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Oct 15, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW SEWAGE BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. ALSO NOTED RAW SEWAGE RESIDUE AROUND OPEN CATCH BASIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING AND ELIMINATE ANY SEWAGE BACK UP AND IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Jun 5, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINES AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Apr 6, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINES AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Mar 8, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE STATION, JUICE DRIP TRAY ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS 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: FILL HOLES ON KITCHEN NORTH WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN DRAINS OF RIGHT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM AND LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM (SLOW DRAINING).
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Jan 13, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE STATION, JUICE DRIP TRAY ETC.FROM REPORT 537754 12/7/11
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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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS AS REPORTED IN REPORT 537754 12/7/11
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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. CONTINUE TO FILL HOLES ON KITCHEN NORTH WALL AS LISTED IN REPORT 537754 12/7/11
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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. CLEAN DRAINS OF RIGHT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM AND LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM (SLOW DRAINING).
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Dec 15, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE STATION, JUICE DRIP TRAY ETC.FROM REPORT 537754 12/7/11
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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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS AS REPORTED IN REPORT 537754 12/7/11
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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. CONTINUE TO FILL HOLES ON KITCHEN NORTH WALL AS LISTED IN REPORT 537754 12/7/11
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Dec 7, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED COFFEE CUP AT GRILL STATION, AND JUICE CUP, AND OPEN BAG OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS BETWEEN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER EMPLOYEES SHALL COMSUME FOOD ONLY IN DESIGNATED DINING AREAS THAT ARE NOT USED FOR PREPRATION OF FOOD OR THE WASHING AND STORING OF UTENSILS. MANAGER DISPOSED OF DRINKS AND SNACK. CITATION ISSUED.
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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.REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED 1/2" GAP IN CORNER OF REAR DOOR NEED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING NO LIGHT SHOWING UNDER DOOR.CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. MANAGER HAD GIVEN ME A ZEROX COPY OF SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND STATED THE ORIGINALS WERE IN THE HOME OFFICE IN IND. MUST HAVE ORIGINALS ON PREMISES NEXT VISIT. 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 AND SANITIZE ICE CREAM MACHINE, BLENDERS, DRIP TRAY FOR ORANGE JUICE, COFFEE STATION FRONT, AND BOTTOM OF ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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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 FLOORS THRU-OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL 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.NEED TO FILL ALL HOLES IN REAR KITCHEN NORTH WALL.
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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.NEED THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS FRONT (BOTH).
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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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM EMPTY BOXES ETC INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Apr 22, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS
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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.MUSR ADD COLD WATER/HANDLE TO ALL HANDSINKS IN FOOD PRER AREA ALSO EYE WASH.
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Mar 16, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Correct By: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE INSECTS AND OR STAINS NOTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Thursday, February 09, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT OF PREMISES BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND HANDSINK AT REAR OF PREMISES BY ICE MACHINE. FURTHERMORE, ONLY HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST INSTALL COLD WATER LINES AND COLD AND HOT WATER FAUCETS FOR FRONT/REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
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Feb 9, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES HAMBURGERS, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Correct By: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE INSECTS AND OR STAINS NOTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN MENS WASHROOM (LEFT SIDE) IS SLOW DRAINING. MAKE CORRECTION SO THAT SINK IS DRAINING PROPERLY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT OF PREMISES BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND HANDSINK AT REAR OF PREMISES BY ICE MACHINE. FURTHERMORE, ONLY HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST INSTALL COLD WATER LINES AND COLD AND HOT WATER FAUCETS FOR FRONT/REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
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Jul 26, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
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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 EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE FRYERS. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE INSECTS AND OR STAINS NOTED.
35
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. HANDSINK IN MENS WASHROOM (LEFT SIDE) IS SLOW DRAINING. MAKE CORRECTION SO THAT SINK IS DRAINING PROPERLY.
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Jan 6, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Mar 11, 2015. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonalds means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.