Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Mcdonalds has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Apr 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
Mcdonalds scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT NOT FUNCTIONAL IN BACK OF WALK IN FREEZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHT AN PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE REMINDING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE DEEP FRYERS TO HAVE VARIOUS PIECES OF FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING BASEBOARD AND LOOSE TILES BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DAMAGED BASEBOARD TILES AND MAINTAIN AREA IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Apr 11, 2023
License
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE AND DIRT ON THE WALL OPPOSITE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. --ALSO NOTED DIRT ON FLOOR OF SAME. --NOTED DIRTY PIPES WITH GREASE BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)-- SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT DOOR EXIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Dec 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 97.1F AT AN AUTOMATIC FAUCET WITH NO HOT OR COLD HANDLE CONTROLS. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.F AND A MAXIMUM OF 120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR CHEMICAL CLOSET AND THE REAR STORAGE AT THE ELECTRICAL PANELS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOLDY, BLACKENED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.-----MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT DOOR EXIT AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AT STORED ROLLING CART. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOOR BEHIND THE WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BICYCLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Sep 9, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN BASE COVE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Apr 17, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE WHERE PARFAITS ARE BEING MADE. MUST INSTALL DURABLE AND CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER BOXES IN WALK IN FREEZER STORED AGAINST WALLS. MUST STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REGULARLY.
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Aug 22, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 4, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MEN'S RESTROOM NEXT TO SINK.(CHIPPING PAINT)MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 20, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
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: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE, SUCH AS KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,REORGANIZE THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT,THEN WITHOUT HAND WASHING, GLOVED ONE HAND WITH A BLUE FOOD GLOVE ,WITH GLOVED HAND REMOVED BISCUIT(A READY TO EAT PRODUCT) FROM INSIDE THE MICROWAVE AND PUT THEM TO A SERVING PLATER. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE TO MANAGERS. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED TWO PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH BERRIES,STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGER REMOVED ALL ICE FROM UNIT,CLEANED AND SANITIZED UNIT.INSTRUCTED NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE THE ICE BIN,TO MINIMIZE CAUSE OF CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS 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: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS,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: WALLS WITH FOOD STAINS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS(BOTTOM PART),NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE COLD LINE UNIT
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED BY ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA.
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Feb 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST MOP AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS (COATS)NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE AT COAT RACK AREAS.
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Mar 25, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN PREP COOLERS #4 AND #5 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/GAP BETWEEN CLOSED COOLER DOOR AND RUBBER GASKET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL PANELS LOOSE ABOVE FLOOR BASE ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REATTACH WALL PANELS AND CORNER COVER AT SAID AREA.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Dec 5, 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: OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN PIPES AND WALL UNDER 3-COMPARMENT. MUST SEAL SAID GAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Aug 30, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP REACH IN COOLER #1 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE AT 45.0 F WITH CHEESE, CHOPPED LETTUCE HELD INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT 45.0 F- CHEESE, CHOPPED LETTUCE, CUT TOMOATOES, CHOPPED ONIONS, CHOPPED CUCUMBERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL THE ABOVE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES DAMAGED (LOW GROUT)AT DRIVE THRU PICK UP WINDOW AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT STAINS ON WALL THROUGHOUT MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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May 3, 2011
Complaint
7 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD PROTECTION ON DRAIN AT 3COMP.SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT UNDER SERVING COUNTER AT FRONT, INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT EMPLOYEE LUNCH AREA, AND ON MOP SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAIN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN WALK IN UNDER THE SHELVES,AND IN WALK FREEZER.FLOORS IN CLOSET BY DRIVE THRU #1 WINDOW,FLOORS AT SODA SYRUP EQUIPMENTS AT REAR WITH WATER AND DEBRIS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.ALSO FLOORS AT EXTENDED STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE BY DUMPSTER AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AT ALL LOCATIONS INCLUDING STORAGE ROOM BY THE DUMPSTER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS(COATS,PURSES,ETC.) FROM FOOD PREP AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,AND LEAKING PIPES ON SODA SYRUP EQUIPMENTS IN REAR,AND ON MOP 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE UNNACASSARY CLUTER IN EXTENDED STORAGE ROOM BY DUMPSTER,AND AT STORAGE CLOSET BY #1 DRIVE THRU WINDOW.
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Jan 27, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains 18 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?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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