Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Mcdonald's, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up eight times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mcdonald's on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT. RUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED LARGE HOLD IN WALL BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL.
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Oct 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH CYCLE WATER TEMPERATURE @ 103.8F AND UNABLE TO REACH REQUIRED WASH TEMPERATURE OF 120F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF UTENSILS. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT. RUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLD IN WALL BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL.
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Sep 15, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND SYRUP TANKS AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Aug 30, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS USED FOR FRYING FRENCH FRIES IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Jan 13, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM WHILE IN USE. MUST PROVIDE 50 - 100 PPM FOR CHLORINE BASE SANITIZING SOLUTION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSES AND SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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May 12, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 23, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BROKEN AT THE SALAD PREP AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING OPEN AND ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT PREP AREA DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. PLASTIC COVERING WAS OPEN ALLOWING DUST TO ENTER INTO THE FRONT PREP AREA. CEILING HAD EXPOSED DUCT WORK WITH FIBERGLASS HANGING OUT FROM IT, ELECTRICAL WIRES AND WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DUST ON THE FLOOR, MISSING TILES, AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN SCATTERED AREAS DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 3, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN LIQUID WASTE ON FLOOR NEAR COMPACTOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Aug 31, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 4, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER OF DEBRIS, AND AROUND/UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT HOT LINE.
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Dec 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR FREEZER DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND IT AND IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND REPAIR DOOR/DEFROSTER. ALSO EXCESSIVE ICE AT THE COMPRESSOR LINE/ NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST/REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MC CAFE COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE DRIP TRAY UNDER THE MIXER, 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 REAR STORAGE FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 21, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jul 10, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AROUND NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALL BY WASHING MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS ROOM URINAL VERY SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 14, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AROUND NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALL BY WASHING MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS ROOM URINAL VERY SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 7, 2013
Complaint
6 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: REAR EXIT DOOR AND OVERHEAD GARBAGE ROOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: INSIDE GARBAGE ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK LEAKY SUBSTANCE ON COMPACTOR, ON STORED EQUIPMENT AND ALL OVER FLOOR. SUBSTANCE IS BEING TRACKED INTO BACK ROOM. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AROUND NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALL BY WASHING MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS ROOM URINAL VERY SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 5, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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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 NOT CLEAN THRRUOUT PREMISES AND IN INSIDE GARAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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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 NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND POP MACHINE AND LEAKING IN BUCKET FROM HOSE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.J
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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. NO THEROMETERS IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL.
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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.OBSEREVED MOP SINK NOT CLEAN AND REAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED. MUSTCLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 28, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, (IE ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE,(BLACK MOLD)INSIDE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON ICE INSIDE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE . SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. INADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACILITIES, NO HOT WATER,HOT WATER HANDLE IN LADIES WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. 1ST BOWL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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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 NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT REAR PREMISES AND IN INSIDE GARAGE AREA. MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND POP MACHINE AND WATER LEAKING IN BUCKET FROM HOSE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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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. NO THERMOMETERS IN FRONT COOLERS. MUST INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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 MOP SINK NOT CLEAN AND REAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. OBSERVED DIRTY SANITIZING /WASH CLOTH BUCKETS BEHIND COUNTER. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES, INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYER UNITS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR, IT MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR WALL IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS(HANDLING OPEN FOOD) REGARDLESS OF TITLE ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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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 Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight 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 two 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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