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Mcdonalds

119 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
American
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2014
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Mcdonalds stretching back to 2010. On Aug 6, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Mcdonalds's record stops at Aug 6, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMP AT 60.2F, COOLER IS USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 15 LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 52.4, 40LBS OF DAIRY ICE CREAM MIX AT 48.7, 2 LBS DELI MEAT ( HAM ) AT 48.7, 24 LBS OF MILK/CHOCOLATE MILK AT 53.7F, 30 LBS OF WHOLE SHELL EGGS AT 50.3, 20 LB OF YOGURT AT 49.5F INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $350.
3
Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES DURING BUSSINESS HRS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
27
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES IN FRONT COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF CUBES.
43
82
Apr 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED MEAT FREEZER DRAWERS AT UPRIGHT FREEZER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN NOZZLES AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA TO REMOVE COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE SPLASHES.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AT REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP BOX IN THE BASEMENT.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 1DR YOGURT COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE SERVICE AREA.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
43
78
Feb 28, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GREASE SPILL FROM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER 3-COMP. SINK AND BY THE WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE OFFICE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL THERMOMETERS TO PREP COOLERS BY FRY STATION AND GRILL AREA.
40
82
Dec 7, 2011
Routine
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. BROKEN INSULATION AROUND PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
32
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. CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
40
90
Dec 27, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Dec 23, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2010
Routine
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. FOUND 20-25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AREA AND BREAK ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
18
95
Feb 28, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Aug 6, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonalds 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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