Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Jan 3, 2025
90
Score
Mcdonalds has been inspected 20 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP LINE COOLER #3 IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F. NO TCS FOODS WERE FOUND IN SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE PREP LINE COOLER #3 IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 16, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS AND RINGS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Apr 9, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- PANS OF APPROXIMATELY 1 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES 49.F INSIDE OF PREP STORAGE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET WITH CORRECT ADDRESS. INFORMATION IN LOG BOOK IS FOR 5041 N KEDZIE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS AND RINGS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Jul 19, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Jul 12, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS NOT PROPERLY COVERED DUE TO BROKEN LID. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL ACCUMULATION OF ICE UNDER FREEZER DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 8, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 CONTAINERS WITH WRAPPED PLASTIC UTENSILS AND PRE PACKAGED CONDIMENTS STORED ON TOP OF THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OUTDOOR. ALSO DUST COMING FROM THE LITTLE GAP NOT TAPED ALL THE WAY OF THE PLASTIC SHEET TO COVER THE PREP AREA AND TAYLOR MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD AND UTENSILS MUST BE PROTECTED INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY REMOVED ALL 4 CONTAINERS STORED ON TOP OF TE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND TAPED THE PLASTIC SHEET ALL THE WAY THRU ON THE WALLS TO COVER THE PREP AREA AND TAYLOR MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 11, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2065210 DATED:06/29/2017. 19-OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED,LIDS TO DUMPSTER ARE DAMAGED AND NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 4 INCH HOLES ON LIDS OF SAID DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY AND MAINTAIN.7/6/2017.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: SEE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
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Jun 29, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED,LIDS TO DUMPSTER ARE DAMAGED AND NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 4 INCH HOLES ON LIDS OF SAID DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED- SAUSAGE 156.8F.INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Sep 20, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 27, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND KEEP AREAS CLEAN AND DRY.
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Aug 8, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREQUENTLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN DINING ROOM AND ALONG WALL BASE IN STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND KEEP AREAS CLEAN AND DRY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Jun 27, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREQUENTLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN DINING ROOM AND ALONG WALL BASE IN STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND KEEP AREAS CLEAN AND DRY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE DAILY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE MOP SINKS, STORAGE UNIT AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT STORAGE AREA AND CLOSETS AND CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT LIGHTS THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 28, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SCRAMLED EGG, SAUSAGE, STEAK, MILKSHAKE ETC. X4 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL BUT NONE OF THE SAID PERSON ARE ON SITE. MANAGER CALLED ONE OF THE MANAGER WHO TOOK THE SANITATION CLASS AND PASSED THE TEST. JOSE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:30AM. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE TWO HAND DRYER WAS BROKEN IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER ABOVE THE SODA MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON THE FLOOR ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DRY THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER NOT ON THE THE TOP OF THE ICE AND NOT ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Feb 18, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; GRILLS FRYERS, MICROWAVE OVENS, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE CLOSETS.
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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 UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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. MUST REPAIR REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK FAUCET.
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Apr 23, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING FROM 4/15/2010 SEE REPORT # 80272
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING FROM 4-15-2010 SEE REPORT # 80272
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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 & AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING
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Apr 15, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. REAR DOOR BOTTOM RIGHT HAS A GAP 1/4 INCH GAP NEEDS TO BE RODENT PROOF AND INSECT PROOF.
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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 ONE ON PREMISE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. NO LABLES ON FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN AND ON DISPLAY IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. NO TIME.
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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. RAW WOODED SHELVES IN THE CLOSET FOR PAPER GOODS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS SHELVES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
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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 FOOD HANDLER HANDING FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANGERS ARE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Jan 3, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited eight 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 two 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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