Mcdonald's

2609 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
American
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Mcdonald's has 31 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 26, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.

Mcdonald's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW CAN WITH LID IN THE FIRST STALL.
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95
Dec 18, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH FROZEN SLUSH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF WHIP CREAM BEVERAGE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, SYRUP SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: METAL TUBE ATTTACHED TO FAUCET OF REAR HANDWASH SINK AND COMING IN CONTACT WITH HANDS DURING ENTIRE PROCESS OF HANDWASHING. INSTD TO REMOVE TUBE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINK
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
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82
Dec 30, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE COFFEE MACHINE AND SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, COLD HOLD UNITS, AND SHELVING/TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 25, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON FRENCH FRY COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED LIQUID RESIDUE ON THE EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED RESIDUE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG WALLS, CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 21, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTER CAP ON FAUCET OF MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 12, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (SLICED TOMATOES 55.4 DEGREES F, BLACK BEAN & CORN SALSA 56.4 DEGREE F) ON THE PREP/SERVING LINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 4 LBS FOOD AND $25 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS , PANS, AND BURGER TRAYS FOR THE HOT HOLDING WELLS BEING STORED INCORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCASED IN THE CORNERS ALONG THE BASBOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY TOILET IN HANDICAP STALL IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU & MC CAFE AREA.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM UNDER SOAP DISPENSERS,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TRIMS IN STALLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS
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Oct 18, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRAT KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CIATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA STATION IN DINING AREA,PANEL AT SODA MACHINE ,WALLS IN DINING AREA,WALLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,WALLS AND FLYING AROUND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/18/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR GARBAGE DOOR AND NORTH ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY TOILET IN HANDICAP STALL IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU & MC CAFE AREA.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM UNDER SOAP DISPENSERS,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TRIMS IN STALLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS.
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Nov 29, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP 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 BEHIND FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL
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Oct 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON FREEZER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE AROUND REAR ENTRANCE DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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86
May 11, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY AND AROUND THE CO2 TANK. CLEAN UNDER THE FRYER IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE CUP TOPS PAPER AND OTHER ITEMS OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BY THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW UNDER THE BEVERAGE COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS. ONE IN DISHWASHING AREA AND ONE IN PREP AREA; REPLACE BOTH SHIELDS.
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Dec 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE SPOON CONTAINER AT FRONT LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BLENDERS AT COFFEE LINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BASE TILES AT EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, MISSING GROUT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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86
Apr 15, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE MONITORS AND CORDS ABOVE THE SERVING AREAS ARE FULL OF DUSTY BUILDUP, CLEAN SAID AREAS IN DETAIL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE TOP OF THE ICE CREAM DISPENSER, THE FLURRY CUP HOLDING SLEEVES AND THE COFFEE STATION ARE FULL OF SPILLED PRODUCT; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE MICROWAVE OVENS AND THE COFFEE STATION HAVE LOOSE DEBRIS INSIDE, CLEAN OUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SODA MULTIPLEX HAS A DIRTY DRAIN AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE ICE IS BEING SCOOPED IN A ROUND BUCKET STORED INSIDE THE BIN, BUCKET REMOVED. USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND STORE IT SO AS TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM HAND CONTACT.
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Jun 4, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DRIVE THRU PREP COOLER & SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRILL,FILTERS,BEVERAGE BREW MACHINE,ICE BINS,SODA MACHINE NOZZLES,CUP SLEEVES,VENTILATION VENTS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE IN MOP SINK BASINS,DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,STAIRS TREDS ON BASEMENT STEPS IN POOR REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES,WALL BASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.SOME COOLERS NEEDS THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOOL STORAGE AREA.
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Nov 25, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS & FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN PREP AREAS,LAUNDY ROOM,FURNANCE ROOM.ALL FLOOR DRAINS HAS A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRI IN THEM.ALSO NORTH EAST,SOUTH EAST & SOUTH WEST DOOR SWEEPS ARE WORN.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN DOOR SWEEPS & CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/25/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DRIVE THRU PREP COOLER & SALAD PREP COOLER.
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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.MUST CLEAN GRILL,FILTERS,BEVERAGE BREW MACHINE,ICE BINS,SODA MACHINE NOZZLES,CUP SLEEVES,VENTILATION VENTS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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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,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE IN MOP SINK BASINS,DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,STAIRS TREDS ON BASEMENT STEPS IN POOR REPAIR.
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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 WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES,WALL BASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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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.SOME COOLERS NEEDS THERMOMETERS.
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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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOOL STORAGE AREA.
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64
Aug 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH BAGS PILED UP ON TOP OF COMPACTOR & ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL.MUST REMOVE TRASH BAGS & CLEAN & MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020 )
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95
Aug 4, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 5-7 LIVE HOUSE FLIES & 15-20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN INSIDE CARDBOARD DUMPSTER,ON WALLS IN DRIVE THRU AREA,EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM,DINING AREA & STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DRIVE THRU SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/4/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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95
Jun 2, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 26, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE TOOL STORAGE SHED & DOOR RUSTED OUT AT BOTTOM & WORN DOOR SWEEP.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREA,RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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95
May 5, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 13, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 9, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & HAND DRYER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING HAD MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AT BOTH HAND SINKS.MUST HAVE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET LOCATED ABOVE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM & SHAKE MACHINE AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT SAID UNIT.
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Jan 15, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING, RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS BUT, NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK, FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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. OBSERVED OVER 8 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT PREP AREA, AND OVER 15 THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND ON SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN BASEMENT, AND BOTTOM AREA OF DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, EQUIPMENT, SEAL DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, FRONT AREA SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZER, HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND SODA SYRUP DISPENSER IN BASEMENT.
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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 THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING CLOSETS, EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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 WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Apr 8, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 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. EVIDENCE OF RODENTS NOTED INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS, ABOUT 5O MICE DROPPINGS NOTED, ON BASEMENT FLOOR, ALONG WALLS ABOUT 35 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND, ALSO NOTED TWO LIVE ROACHES AND SOME DEAD ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR, ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP FREEZER DOORS.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; FREEZER, COOLERS, FYERS, AND GRILL.
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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 REGROUT KITCHEN FLOOR, SEAL REAR RECEIVING AREA FLOOR, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND KEEP DRY.
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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 REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR GRILL AREA WINDOW, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, REPLACE MISSING BASE BOARDS WHERE NEEDED, REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE MOP CLOSET, AND SEAL OPENINGS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND BASEMENT WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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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 SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT ELECTRICAL ROOM AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 Dec 26, 2024. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven 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 three 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 around two times per year on average.