Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
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Score
Mcdonald's appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mcdonald's on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in Men's restrooms, Instructed to post.
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Mar 22, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 27, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER BAG-IN-THE-BOX SODAS IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED AS A FORM OF REPAIR ON COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED INADEQUATE WATER FLOW TIME ON WASHBOWL SINKS IN RESTROOMS.MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS OF CONSTANT WATER FLOW IN ALL WASHBOWL SINKS.
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Jan 17, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed the exposed handsink next to the 3 compartment sink to have no paper towels at dispenser. Instructed facility to maintain sink with soap and paper towels at all times. Facility installed during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the front counter ice bin to have a small leak on the bottom. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the front drive thru window ice machine that produces ice used for human consumption to have dirt accumulated on it. Instructed facility to clean, santize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floors in need of cleaning in various areas:under the front ice bin floor found dirty and wet, under the freezer and storage racks near the three compartment sink, and under the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Found dirt and food debris accumulated in the floor drains under the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Oct 26, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Dec 9, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS AND DRIP TRY AROUND DRINKS AND COFFEE AREA.
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May 23, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE PENETRATIONS IN THE ELEVATOR ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE (2) 1 DOOR OVENS IN THE KITCHEN AREA REQUIRE VENTILATION IF ITS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.
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May 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE FAR RIGHT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES I.E.NO BARRIER.SEE PICTURE ATTACHED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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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: THE THREE (3) DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THAT WHERE NOTED TO MANAGERS AT THIS TIME MUST BE INSECT/RODENT PROOFED MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE PENETRATIONS IN THE ELEVATOR ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE (2) 1 DOOR OVENS IN THE KITCHEN AREA REQUIRE VENTILATION IF ITS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.
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Nov 26, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 19, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES MULTI TASKING WHILE NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN EACH TASK, TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS, ICE, FRYERS, AND HAIR INSTRUCTED ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES, AND CONSTANT HAND WASHING, CRICTICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010 (A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER TO TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE, MUST PROVIDE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MACHINE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BY FRONT COFFEE PREP STATION, MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED, EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOMS NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN ALL BATHROOMS
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Aug 20, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REAR STORAGE AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Dec 30, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 23, 2011
Routine
5 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.DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS NEED TO BE RODENT PROOFED TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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 REPAIR/REPLACE 2DOOR COOLER GASKET.
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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 CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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 IN WALK-IN COOLER, KITCHEN AREA, PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.
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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.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPING ON CEILING AT PIPES BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ABOVE ELECTRICAL PANEL AND HOLE AT WALL BEHIND WASHING MACHINE.
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Dec 1, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR ICE FREEZER WITH ICE ON THE INSIDE DOOR, AND WATER ON OUTSIDE DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER MOLDING AROUND DOORS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN TRASH ROOM FLOOR, AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP TO REMOVE WATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE DUSTY BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BUN RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 14, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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.REPLACE RUBBER MOLDING AROUND 4 DOOR FREEZER.
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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 CEILING TILE DUSTY BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE.
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Jun 10, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR ICE FREEZER WITH ICE ON THE INSIDE DOOR, AND WATER ON OUTSIDE DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER MOLDING AROUND DOORS.
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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 STANDING WATER IN TRASH ROOM FLOOR, AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP TO REMOVE WATER.
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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.OBSERVED CEILING TILE WATER DAMAGED IN FRONT DRIVE THRU INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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 THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BUN RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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 Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 20 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 six times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.
Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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