Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
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Mcdonald's has been inspected 26 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mcdonald's is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS AND BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY SYRUP, AND OTHER DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER HEAVY FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP,
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAPPY MEAL BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE/DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 22, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 26, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE GRILL AREA AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE SINKS WHERE NEEDED.
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Jun 23, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: FRYERS WHERE FRENCH FRIES ARE COOKED, GRILL AREA, HOT WATER TANK AREA AND BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA BEHIND KITCHEN CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Mar 10, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN OR WASHROOMS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: FRYERS WHERE FRENCH FRIES ARE COOKED, GRILL AREA, HOT WATER TANK AREA AND BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA BEHIND KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.
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May 12, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 19, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12. Observed pooling water in several areas of rear of kitchen. Instructed must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 Observed excessive clutter stored directly on floors of 2 closets in rear of kitchen. Must organize all clutter, store items minimum of 6 inches above the floor. Must detail clean floors. Must maintain same.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 7-42-010(b) Observed most recent inspection report summary (2018) not posted in plain view of customers (2017 summary posted). Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers. Operator corrected during inspection.
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Apr 18, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed sausage and egg burritos, and burrito mix (eggs, sausage, peppers, etc.) on prep counter at improper temperatures of 51.8F - 69.1F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 3 lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates total value to be approximately $5. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed standing water on floor behind ice machine/under tea brewing station. Operator corrected during inspection (hose was relocated to floor drain). Observed excessive dust and debris on floors of electrical and utility closets next to office. Observed excessive grease on floors under grease tanks in rear of kitchen. Operator cleaned all floors during inspection.
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Dec 15, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOSE FROM THE SANITIZER TO THE SINK LEAKING HOLE IN THE HOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF SERVICE SODA STATION COUNTER NOT CLEAN, 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 FLOOR IN THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW BETWEEN THE WALL AND COUNTER UNDER THE TEA DISPENSER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER CO2 TANKS.
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Dec 4, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR TO REMOVE SPLATTERS AND DRIPPING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW EMPLOYEE'S NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO ALL EMPLOYEE'S IN FOOD PREP/SERIVING AREAS.
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Jun 4, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 3, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER READING 50.0 WHEN IT SHOULD BE 0*F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALL FOOD WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE MOVED TO ANOTHER FREEZER.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. MAX. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 61.8*f AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRONT FREEZER NEXT TO GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FRONT LINE DRIP TRAYS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE BEHIND BAG/BOX MACHINE, IN FRONT WASHER, AND SIDE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENT DUSTY BY DRIVE THRU AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE TEA/ICE MACHINES WATER SUPPLY LINE. PIPES/LINES ARE CORRODED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LINES AND PROVIDE DEVICE. OBSERVED SPRAYER AT 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR BOTH HAND SINKS WATER MUST BE RUNNING 15 SECONDS WITHOUT RE-ACTIVATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR, SIDE STORAGE AND OUTSIDE SHED IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, AND REPAIR SHED DOOR/OR REMOVE.
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May 30, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRINK NOZZELS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF PRODUCT. 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 CORNERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN 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: WALLS AT GRILL, FRYER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 14 WHOLE EGGS ON COUNTER TOP AT 55.7 DEGREES, 1/2 CARTON OF LIQUID EGG AT 47.7 DEGREES. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR THE AMOUNT OF PRODUCT ON COUNTER DURING PREP. TOTAL VALUE $30.00 3LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a)CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: WHEN I MACHINE WAS OPENED MANAGER AND I FOUND A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.
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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 DOOR TO GARBAGE AREA AND ENTRY DOOR IN DINING ROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR 1/4 INCH. LIGHT AVAILABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. ELIMINATE OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRINK NOZZELS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF PRODUCT. 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 CORNERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN 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: WALLS AT GRILL, FRYER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2012
Consultation
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN, BLACK CAULK MOULDING AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN, BLACK CAULK MOULDING AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2012
Complaint
4 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES (0VER 10) ON WALLS BY SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE STATION AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND GREASE ON GROUND IN SURROUNDING AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN SAME AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS LIDS TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN, BLACK CAULK MOULDING AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETER IN FRONT MILK REACH-IN COOLER.
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May 20, 2011
Routine
3 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. DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN COMPUTER ROOM. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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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 THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE.
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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 SCOOP IN HOLDER OR CLEAN/SANITIZE BUCKET.
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Jan 26, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 1, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN COMPUTER CLOSET AND WHERE NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE STOCK IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET 6" OFF FLOOR
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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. LIGHTING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA (NORTH CORNER) NOT BRIGHT, CHANGE BULBS
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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 REGARDLESS OF TITLE OR POSITION ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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May 4, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MGR ON DUTY ONLY HAS STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE STOCK IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET 6" OFF FLOOR.
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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. LIGHTING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA (NORTH CORNER) NOT BRIGHT, CHANGE BULBS.
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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 REGARDLESS OF TITLE OR POSITION ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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Jan 11, 2010
Complaint
3 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN COMPUTER CLOSET AND WHERE NEEDED.
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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. REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETER IN SMALL REACH-IN COOLER UNDER SANDWICH CONDIMENT TABLE IN 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. ICE SCOOPS OR CONTAINERS MUST EITHER BE STORED IN DESIGNATED HOLSTERS INSIDE THE MACHINES OR IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH SANITARY SOLUTION
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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 Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six 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 one violation 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 around two times per year on average.
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