Mcdonalds

3615 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
American
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Mcdonalds has been inspected 24 times since 2010. Mcdonalds was last inspected on Nov 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Mcdonalds squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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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
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDING FINAL RINSE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CEASE USE OF DISH MACHINE FOR WAREWASHING AND TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROVIDE FINAL RINSE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 TO 200 PPM AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REPAIRED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON-SITE TO PROVIDE 100 PPM FINAL RINSE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON PREPARATION SURFACE DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GRILL LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD PREPARATION SURFACE OR INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA TO PREVENT OPEN FOOD FROM BEING EXPOSED TO SPLASH OR SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED SOAP AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA SUCH AS RAT DROPPINGS, CRATES, SNOW SALT, ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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May 10, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINETS WITH DRIED SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN FRONT SERVICE/DINING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA/COOKING AREA AND INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL EMPLOYEES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 6, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 4, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN YOGURT COOLER AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SRVICED AND MAINTAINED FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WHERE IT IS EASILY LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK WITH LOOSE FAUCET BASE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB AT THREE COMPARMENT DISHWASHING AREA BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 16, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WATER STAINED TILE PANELS IN THE WOMENS TOLIET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA LOCATED TOWARDS THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVUDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP TABLE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACED DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
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Nov 9, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11(B)-OBSERVED SUPERVISORS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HELPING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Sep 4, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302.11(b1)FOUND DINING AREA WITH CUSTOMER EATING WHILE THE CONSTRUCTION IS GOING ON. FOUND GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS WHERE THE DUST AND ANY CONTAMINANT CAN COME THROUGH. FOOD ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVING AND COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO ASK THE CONSRUCTION MAN TO SEAL ALL THE GAP TO PROTECT THE FOOD FROM DUST AND ANY CONTAMINANT. ROSALBA THE MANAGER OF THE STORE STOPPED SERVING ON THE DINING AREA. AND ASKED THE CONSTRUCTION MAN TO SEAL ALL THE GAP TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11(B)-OBSERVED SUPERVISORS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HELPING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Mar 16, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COMPUTER SCREENS ON THE LINE WHERE ORDERS ARE POSTED, TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP WHERE COFFEE DRINKS AND ICE CREAM DRINKS ARE PREPARED.
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Mar 27, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISWASH AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Dec 29, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SLIGHT FOUL ODOR FROM THE LADIES RESTROOM.
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Apr 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT BUILD-UP AT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE MCCAFE STATION AREA IN FRONT OF THE DRINK MAKING STATION. FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST INCREASE HOT/COLD WATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASH BOWL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (MANAGERS) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAITS.
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Oct 22, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Jul 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING SMALL MILK COOLER FRONT SERVING AREA,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN EXTERIOR THERMOMETER REAR WALK-IN COOLER,
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Jul 30, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONIES ,GIVING THE CHANGE TO THE CUSTOMER AND STARTED PREPARING THE SMOOTHIES, GETTING HASH BROWN AND SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAS TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONIES, AFTER TOUCHING THEIR FACE, HAIR, DIRTY DISHES AND AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ASSIGN ONE EMPLOYEE TO BE A CASHIER AND HAVE SOMEBODY TO TO BE A RUNNER. INSTRUCTED THE PROPER WAY OF WASHING HAND AND PROVIDED SIGN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-010(A)
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May 16, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL THE X3 LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE HASH BROWN CASE (FOOD SPLASHED/SPILLED,GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST EXTEND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE ABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(FROM 2ND SINK TO 1ST SINK, AND FROM 2ND SINK TO 3RD SINK). FAUCET EXTENSION IS TOO SHORT TO REACH EACH COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 11, 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: FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. WITH OVER ONE INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, AND OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR OF THE SIDE FOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE DRIVE INN WINDOW, WORN OUT. MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN. ONE OUT OF TWO HAND DRYER IS BROKEN, NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE. MUST CLEAN OLL THE X3 LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE HASH BROWN CASE (FOOD SPLASHED/SPILLED, GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST EXTEND THE FAUCET EXTENSION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE ABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(FROM 2ND SINK TO 1ST SINK AND FROM 2ND SINK TO 3RD SINK). FAUCET EXTENSION IS TOO SHORT TO REACH EACH COMPARTMNET SINK).
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Sep 5, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET FOR SMALL MILK COOLER DOOR AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, OVEN, FRYERS, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3PART SINK, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN STOPPER FOR 3RD COMPARTMENT OF 3PART SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jul 20, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET FOR SMALL MILK COOLER DOOR AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, OVEN, FRYERS, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3PART SINK, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN STOPPER FOR 3RD COMPARTMENT OF 3PART SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Sep 9, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN FRONT DRIP TRAY FOR ORANGE JUICE, CAFE STATION, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT FREEZER, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAFE MIXER, AND FRONT ICE SHUTE.
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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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND FRYER, AND FRONT GRILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING VENT IN UTILITY ROOM NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND REAR STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 24 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 seven times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.

Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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.

How often is Mcdonalds inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected around two times per year on average.