Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2014
82
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Mcdonald's, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 18, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mcdonald's dates to Sep 18, 2014.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE TO GO PAPER GOODS STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES AND WALL BASEBOARD BEHIND CO2 DISPENSING SYSTEM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT REPLACED DURING INSPECTION.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE TWO AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINKS. COLD RUNNING WATER ONLY.
38
82
Nov 7, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS AND GRILL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STORAGE SHELVES ETC). ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. REATTACH TWO LOOSE WALLBASE TILE BEHIND ICE MACHINE DRAIN TO WALLBASE.
35
86
Oct 31, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MORE THAN TWENTY FIVE FRUIT FLIES ON REAR STORAGE ROOM WALL, BOXES, SHELVES AND CEILING. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO HAVE ECOLAB SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN FILTERSA ABOVE FRYERS AND GRILL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STORAGE SHELVES ETC). ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. REATTACH TWO LOOSE WALLBASE TILE BEHIND ICE MACHINE DRAIN TO WALLBASE.
35
82
Oct 30, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR CORNERS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BULID UP ALSO MUST REGROUT IN SAME AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GRIMMY CAULK ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO MUST CLEAN WALL TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES ADJACENT TO 3COMP SINK.
35
90
Oct 22, 2012
Routine
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: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA ON CEILING TILES AND THE PREP AREA ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINES ON CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO 10-29-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
18
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR CORNERS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BULID UP ALSO MUST REGROUT IN SAME AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GRIMMY CAULK ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO MUST CLEAN WALL TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTSINK.
35
86
Oct 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. OVER 25 SMALLFLIES WERE FOUND IN THE DINING ROOM AND CONDIMENT AREA AND DRAIN FLIES ARE PRESENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR DRAIN. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.
18
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. THE FLOORS ARE WET WITH PUDDLES AND DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
34
90
Mar 22, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. DISHWASH AREA NOT PROTECTED DUE TO LEAK FROM CEILING, FROM HOT WATER TANK. LEAK IS DIRECTED INTO WASHING MACHINE AT THIS TIME TO CONTAIN WATER FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TANK. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000071976 14.
24
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. CEILING TILES(X4) MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
35
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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SMOOTHIE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
40
86
Jan 5, 2011
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 23, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 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: 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. Noted at least 20-small/fruit flies on walls & boxes at rear dry storage room & 6-on walls at employee room (adjacent to the dry storage room). Must clean all affected areas, eliminate source & contact P.C.O.
18
95
Jun 1, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. The contractor is finishing coving in the baseboards around the perimeter and the new floor drains, complete the baseboard repairs so everything is smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.
34
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. The walls and ceilings in the office are dirty and damaged, clean and repair the walls and ceilings so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.
35
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonald's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Sep 18, 2014. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” 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.
Nearby Restaurants