Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2011, Mcdonald's has 12 inspections in the public record. On Jan 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2025
License
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING
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Sep 18, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Sep 11, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHTOUT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 122.3F-125.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 23, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANGWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DRIVE THRU EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PEST PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT-FITTING.
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Jun 6, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE GRILL. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Sep 25, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE TO LEFT BOTTOM WALL, IN CHEMICAL CLOSET, ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED 1 OF 2 GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO INSTALL MISSING LID FOR DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON FRONT FRAPPE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE TO LEFT BOTTOM WALL, IN CHEMICAL CLOSET, ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED VENTILATION COVER HANGING ABOVE REAR DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP AT THE COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICECREAM COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN IN SIDE STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED TO CLOSE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(LADDER).MUST REMOVE.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.-------MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD IN REAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA (NEXT TO THE OFFICE).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE INTERIOR OF CLEANING SUPPLY CLOSET IN REAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 30, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employees in food prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all employees in prep area.
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Sep 8, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER/DEBRIS ON GROUND.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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 Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains 12 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 four 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 roughly once per year on average.
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