Mcdonald's
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2024
86
Score
Mcdonald's has been inspected 19 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 24, 2024. 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 two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mcdonald's is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN GUEST/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK FROM FLUSH VALVE ON TOILET IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM WASHBOWLS USED FOR EMPLOYEES. HOT WATER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IN THE MENS WASHROOM NOTED AT 93.9F AFTER RUNNING FOR OVER FIVE MINUTES AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IN THE WOMANS NOTED AT 93.5F AFTER RUNNING FOR THE SAME TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT BOTH WASHROOM WASHBOWLS AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7-19-21 #2522843 NOT CORRECTED #40-FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MANAGER HAS HATS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER AREA OF THE REAR KITCHEN ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SOILED WIPING CLOTH NOTED STORED ON PACKAGED DRY FOODS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN THE CONTAINERS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE CABINETS AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE TO GO WINDOW SODA DISPENSER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY MOP SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Oct 19, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS STORED. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON CEILING AND FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILL NEAR FRONT COUNTER AREA. THERE IS A SERVICE AREA WITH REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN FLOOR AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
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Jun 29, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COFFEE STATION UNIT WITH SPILLED LIQUIDS ON COUNTER TOP.
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Jul 29, 2019
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ANYONE IN PREP AREA WERE FOOD IS HANDLED MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP ON PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE HOT FOOD AREA(FRENCH FRIES) ARE LEAKING.DISCHARGE PLASTIC PIPE ATTACHED AT ICE BIN(BY SERVING WINDOW) DISCHARGE WATER ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO ADD ON ADDITIONAL HOSE TO REACH A FLOOR DRAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Jul 3, 2018
Routine
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAH. MAINTAIN CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME
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May 16, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS IN TOASTER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS BENT AND IN DISREPAIR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE ADJACENT TO FOOD PRODUCTION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR HANDSINK.
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Aug 8, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPAIR; CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION AND DRIVE THRU STATION. EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE ON THE FREEZER CURTAINS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE DRIVE THRU, THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, IN DINING AREA, IN THE MOP CLOSET OFF THE DINING AREA, IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS., AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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: OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN THE DRIVE THRU, AND THE WALL BEHIND THE SHAKE/ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT OF CUSTOMER COUNTER HAVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY (TOILET IS WORKING) .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CARDBOARD BOXES, AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: SUPERVISOR IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIME WHEN IN THE PREP AREA.
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May 11, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SECOND HAND DRYING DEVICE BY THE STALLS NOT IN WORKING CONDITION,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Apr 29, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED,UNIT HAS HOLES/RUST ON THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT. OBSERVED FOOD LIQUID LEAKING FROM CONTAINER FORMING PUDDLES OF THE DISCHARGED LIQUID .DRY FOOD LIQUID ON CEMENT GROUND WITH FOUL ODOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/POWER WASH SAID GROUND AND REPLACE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-10-14,REPORT #1464459 #32-FOUND SMALL LEAK AT SODA MACHINE AT REAR OF PREMISES. OBSERVED TODAY SAME VIOLATION, HOWEVER THE SODA MACHINE IS HEAVILY LEAKING,STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE UNIT.ALSO WATER IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SECOND HAND DRYING DEVICE BY THE STALLS NOT IN WORKING CONDITION,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE FLAT GRILL BETWEEN BLACK HOSE BY THE SMALL REACH-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT SODA MACHINE AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Aug 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE LEFT PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MAKER(TOP PART), ALSO BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT FRONT TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Apr 26, 2012
Complaint
2 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 EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD GLOVES ON THROWING AN EMPTY BOX INSIDE THE GARBAGE CONTAINER PRESSING IT DOWN DUE TO GARBAGE CONTAINER WAS FULL, THAN WITHOUT WASHING HAND RETURNED ON HER STATION TO CONTINUE REMOVE READY TO EAT FOOD FROM PAN TO CONTAINER AND STORE IT INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, ALSO HANDLING BAGELS AND PANCAKE. OBSERVED OTHER EMPLOYEES WEARING WHITE FOOD GLOVES HANDLING FOOD, WHEN TASK IS FINISHED, INSTEAD OF REMOVING IT AND WASH HANDS THEY PUT ON A BLUE GLOVES ON TOP THE WHITES.NO HAND WASHING.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO78534-11
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR AREA IS CLUTTERED,UNABLE TO CHECK . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED, ELEVATED 6' OTHER ITEMS.
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May 24, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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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. BASE OF SODA NOZLLES WITH STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
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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 MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT REAR BY EXPOSE HAND SINK AND ICE MACHINE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING ELECTRICAL FIXTURE MISSING ON WALL AT REAR,CREATING OPENING ON WALL FOR INSECT HABORAGE.
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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 THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE,CANNOT BE USED AS STORAGE DEVICE.
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Nov 15, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #419456 DATED 10.14.10.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #419456 DATED 10.14.10.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #419456 DATED 10.14.10.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #419456 DATED 10.14.10.
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Oct 14, 2010
Complaint
4 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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEPOSITS.
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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 REMOVE AND DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDER SMOOTHIE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATED GRIME UNDER SODA MACHINE NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW.
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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. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING ACROSS FROM STORAGE RACKS IN REAR.
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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. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE IN REAR WITH TUBE INSERTED INTO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL DEVICE OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FROM A LICENSED PLUMBER.
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Jul 2, 2010
Routine
5 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. non food contact surfaces of ice machine, pop dispensing unit nozzels, and cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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 heavy equipment, cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls in rear prep area not clean need cleaning.
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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 shields in prep areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, bathrooms need cleaning.
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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 24, 2024. The public record contains 19 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 six 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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