Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
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The health department has logged 20 inspections at Mcdonalds, the earliest from 2010. On Aug 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mcdonalds is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY MOP PROPERLY WITH MOP HEAD IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINI TONGS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER WITH CUT LEMONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN STALL #1 IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 4, 2023
License
No violations found.
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Dec 19, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (80.2F) AT HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM IN PLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PLAY AREA WASHROOM. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, PREP COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2022
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL 3- MC CAFE PREP COOLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH PLAYLAND DOORS AND EMERGENCY DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON SPOUTS OF TEA MACHINE AND WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET NEAR DISH AREA AND CHEMICAL CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Jan 7, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED OF 120.0F BUT AT 138.8F.NO COLD WATER WAS AVAILABLE TO MIX AT FAUCET.BOTH FAUCET HANDLES HAD HOT WATER COMING OUT.MUST NOT HAVE WATER TEMPERATURE NO MORE THAN 120.0F.USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL 3- MC CAFE PREP COOLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH PLAYLAND DOORS AND EMERGENCY DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON SPOUTS OF TEA MACHINE AND WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET NEAR DISH AREA AND CHEMICAL CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Jun 7, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
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Aug 14, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER REAR ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP. CORE VIOLATION.
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Feb 2, 2018
License
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA MACHINECLOSE TO THE WALL WITH WATER IN IT FROM UNKNOW SOURCE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES NOT MAINTAIN TRAINING RECORDS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS NO LIST FOR INSPECTOR TO REVIEW DURING INSPECTION.
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Sep 13, 2017
Complaint
6 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 ONE FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH ONE GLOVE ON, AND PICKING UP BACON WITH HER BARE HAND AND PUTTING IT ON A SANDWICH, REMINDED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPOONS, AND SAV-A RAP ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP HAND SINKS NOT MAINTAINED. FRONT PREP/DRIVE THRU HAND SINK AT 73.5*F, AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK IS AT 74.3*F AT THIS TIME. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE FOR HANDWASHING AT 85*F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. PLUMBER ON SITE WATER NOW AT 85*F.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA MACHINE CLOSE TO THE WALL WITH WATER IN IT FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT COFFEE BAR BLENDER, AND INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER.PREP AREA.CLEAN THE SYRUP UNDER BAG N BOX STORAGE AREA IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STANDING ON DRIVE THRU SECTION FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE FRONT COFFEE BAR AND THE REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN PROPER SANITIZER BUCKETS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES NOT MAINTAING TRAINING RECORDS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. NO LISK FOR INSPECTOR TO REVIEW DURING INSPECTION.
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AREA AROUND THE NOZZLES, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL FLLOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE COFFEE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, REAR FREEZER INTERIOR, NEXT TO THE CHICKEN FRYERS, CLEAN FRONT CABINET UNDER THE KETCHUP DISPENSOR, CAFE DRIP TRAY,AND BLENDER AREA, AND FRONT MILK COOLER INTERIOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN..
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE CREAM MACHINE NOZZLE NOT REACHING THE TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OVER THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.
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Dec 24, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE HOOD,FILTERS,FRYERS THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP,ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, SIDES OF ALL THE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 2.2LBS OF 100% LIQUID EGGS WHITES AT 66.9F AND 2.2LBS 100% LIQUID EGGS AT 46.2F SITTING OUT ON THE COUNTER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISPOSED AND DENATURED THE FOOD. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO DUMPSTER COVERS RIPPED,TORN AND CHEWED. NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVERS FOR THE DUMPSTERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE HOOD,FILTERS,FRYERS THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP,ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, SIDES OF ALL THE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER DRINK DISPENSER,UNDER THE ROLLING STORAGE RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST 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: SOUTH WALL IN THE STOREROOM NEEDS CLEANING.
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Jul 9, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. WASHROOM IN PLAY AREA, DRAIN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOUL ODOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 6, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. 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 UNDER DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD NEED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 20, 2011
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. LIGHT SHEILD NEED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 23, 2010
Complaint
3 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. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED CHICKEN 156.5 SERIOUS CITATION. COURT DATE 09/30/2010 10:AM ROOM 112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR. CHICAGO. OR YOU CAN PAY THE THRU THE MAIL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.ALSO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE PLAY ROOM STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IT OUT AND ORGNIZE IT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Apr 8, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND LIME AND MOLD ON INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON PLASTIC PLATE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO TO REMOVE THE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005 (A) COURT DATE MAY/13/2010 AT 10:00AM ROOM 112 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO.
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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. THE VENTILATION IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM. ALSO CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE PLAY ROOM STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUT AND ORGNIZE IT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.
Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonalds 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 Mcdonalds inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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