Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
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Score
Mcdonald's appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mcdonald's is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 9, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2025
License
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETER IN EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR IN BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MICROWAVE IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, ALSO NOTED LOOSE HANDLE ON MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.
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May 23, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINING OF BLACK SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESEVOIR OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.REMOVE AND REPAIR ISSUE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS.DETAIL CLEANING ALL TUBES AND WIRES AT SAID UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN IS RELEASD FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.FLOOR DRAIN AIR GAP NOT LARGE ENOUGH.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
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Jan 27, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER PREP TABLE.REPLACE
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Nov 30, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT GARAGE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Nov 18, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA FOR STAFF TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN HANDLING THE CLEAN AND DIRTY DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. KIT NOT COMPLETED WITH THE RIGHT SOLUTION FOR CLEAN-UP SPILLAGE AND CONTROL OF "NOROVIRUS" .MUST PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE ON PIPES AND ELECTRICAL WIRES INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 7, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR BASE COVING IN POOR REPAIR BY BREAK ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE FLOOR DRAINING ONTO FLOOR. MUST REROUTE.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT DRIVE THRU/SERVICE/PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:6 COFFEE MACHINES, FROZEN DRINK MACHINE, 2 ORANGE JUICE MACHINES, AND BAG IN BOX SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 16, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, THE 2 DOOR FREEZER NEAR THE FRYER, AND THE 1 DOOR WHIP CREAM COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON THE CEILING NEAR THE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE OR INSTALL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Mar 27, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Mar 12, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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.MUST DEFROST FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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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. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL IN ICE UTENSIL HOLDER.
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Jan 25, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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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 5, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four 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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