Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's 24 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 10, 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.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Mcdonald's squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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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
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 5LBS. EGG FOLDS RANGING FROM 44.6F-51.8F.1LBS. CANADIAN BACON-45.0F INSIDE OF 2-DOOR DOUBLE REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.6LBS. $15(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG LOWER DOOR GASKET OF 2- DOUBLE DOOR EGG REACH IN COOLER.
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May 28, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 17, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 54 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4TH POUND WHIPPED CREAM AND 10 POUNDS OF WHIPPED BUTTER CONTAINING MILK ($15) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 27, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON DRIVE THRU LINE NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKS AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Nov 16, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MCAFEE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD.
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Jun 15, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 3, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 129F LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIVDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND A MAXIMUM OF 120F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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May 26, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHLEVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORED SEPARATLY.
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Nov 14, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINES IN FRONT PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINNG SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Apr 4, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 31, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA(COFFEE/DRINK STATION AND FRYERS).
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Jul 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS ON THE LINE WHERE CHEESE IS STORED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNEVEN CAULK HANGING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE ICE BOX AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK CURRENTLY IN PLACE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS TO PROVIDE A FLAT, SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Jul 18, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. ALSO ONE DEAD FLY AND DEBRRIS AT EDGE OF INTERIOR OF THE UNIT LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNSEALED CAULKING INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ABIVE THE SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER BY THE WINDOW.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRESENT CULKING AND REPLACED WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS
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Sep 30, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 21, 2015
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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR GARBAGE AREA, STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50-52 FRUIT FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINK BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL 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 UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS IN NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL 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 AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.1F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.7-54F IN REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30 HALF PINTS OF MILK. MILK MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON SELF SERVICE POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA, MCCAFE, CREAMER, AND JUICE BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS BEHIND COUNTER, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND MCCAFE COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER ABOVE CUPS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE BASE BOARDS IN MOP CLOSET IN DINING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Sep 17, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON, INSTRUCT TO RESTRICT AT ONCE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HAND WASHING, AND INSTRUCTED TO TO INFORM EMPLOYEES ABOUT ABOUT HAND WASHING PROCEDURES, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010 (A)
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Mar 21, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets not maintained on reach-in coolers doors. Instructed to replace gaskets.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, storage shelves, sinks and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving tile and wall not maintained around three compartment sink. Instructed to replace missing coving tile and detail clean walls and replace chaulk around three compartment sink.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
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Aug 5, 2011
Routine
4 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY IN WALK-IN COOLER
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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 RESTRICT STORING ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE WITH HANDLES NOT FACING UP
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Feb 16, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jul 21, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREAS IN POOR REPAIR,SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE 3 COMP SINK.
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Jul 14, 2010
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: 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 APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS DISHROOM,REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS,IN CLUTTERED DUMPSTER GARAGED STORAGE.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE RECCOMMENDED,REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER ON FLOOR.
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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.MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN STORAGE CLOSET USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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.INTERIOR BASINS OF 2 COMP SINK AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,SHELVING,FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION KNOZZLES,INTERIOR CABINETS,SYRUP STORAGE RACKS,SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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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.FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREAS IN POOR REPAIR,SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE 3 COMP SINK,CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP.
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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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM GARAGED DUMPSTER AREAS.
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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 10, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven 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 around two times per year on average.
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