Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
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Across the available record, Mcdonald's has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mcdonald's is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 2, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PREMISES IS CURRENTLY USING FLOOD BROLTHERS RESIDENTIAL CANS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE REAR PRER AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Oct 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY DURING THE INSPECTION. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 69F-74F AT ALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS, AND HOT WATER WAS AT 70F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT 100F AT ALL TIMES AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD INSECT ON THE FOOD PREP AREA COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACE. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Oct 13, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 1, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WEAK COLD WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 23, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMEN RESTROOM CEILING PIPE LEAKING LIQUID ON FLOOR. MUST REPAIR LEAK IN RESTROOM PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 11, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PROPRIETY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14, NO HANDS WASHING SINGS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Feb 21, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOPS STILL IN THE DIRTY WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE AND DISPOSE OF WATER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 14, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSEVED OPENINGS/GAPS AROUND COVING BY WALK IN FREEZER AND ACCROSS BEHIND PREP COOLER.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Nov 25, 2015
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 REGROUT FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING: IN FRONT OF THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTERS, ACROSS FROM THE REAR MOP SINK AREA, ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR ICE MACHINE AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR HALLWAY. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ALL WINDOWS SILLS AT WALLS ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE STORE AND THE NORTH SIDE TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRI.
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Dec 16, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE. ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 16, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MCCAFE STATION, ALL NOZZLES AND BLENDER CONTAINERS TO REMOVE FRUIT JUICE AND COFFEE SPLASHES. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT THE EGG MAKING STATION AT THE SIDE OF THE GRILL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT BOTH MAIN COOKING LINES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL TILES AND WALL UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS. MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 4, 2011
Routine
4 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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 FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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 THERMOMETERS INSIDE FRONT LINE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Apr 2, 2010
Complaint
2 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. Found floors not clean by 3compartment sink areas.
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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. Observed 1 foodhandler not wearing a hair restraint and working over fry area.
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Jan 21, 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. Found floors not clean at storage areas lower level.
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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. Found coats stored improperly on shelving units. Must be stored on hangers.
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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. Observed foodhandlers not wearing hair restraint and handling food.
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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 9, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five 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 roughly once per year on average.
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